Overcoming Type 1 Diabetes to be a Pro Cyclist and now Global Ambassador & Coach, with Justin Morris
12/13/22 • 49 min
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Justin Morris, a former professional cyclist based in Michigan. With his dreams being threatened at the tender age of 10 by type 1 diabetes, Justin found his healing in cycling. In 2009 he signed his first professional contract with Australian MACE/Wilson racing and joined team Novo Nordisk the following year.
With a wealth of stories and experience in dealing with challenges on and off his bike, Justin's organization, Mind Matters Athlete Coaching, offers a more holistic approach to athlete and personal development. Justin is also a public speaker, and blogger, and runs the Mind Matter Athlete Coaching podcast whilst continuing to be one of Novo Nordisk Global's standout ambassadors.
Tune in to learn more about:
- The crush of Justin's childhood dream (to be a jet fighter pilot) after being diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at age 10
- How the diagnosis rid him of competitive sports and changed his perception of life
- How riding his bike to evade being teased led him to his professional career
- Slowing down his degree to focus on cycling and his perfect blend of the two
- How he used the storing accumulated in cycling in his storytelling and how he uses it in his mentor role
- How Justin turned rejection into motivation and start his cool business Mind Matters
... 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
Links:
Company's Website: https://mindmatterscoach.com/
Justin's LinkedIn: Justin Morris
Justin's podcast: Mind Matters Athlete Coaching Podcast
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Justin Morris, a former professional cyclist based in Michigan. With his dreams being threatened at the tender age of 10 by type 1 diabetes, Justin found his healing in cycling. In 2009 he signed his first professional contract with Australian MACE/Wilson racing and joined team Novo Nordisk the following year.
With a wealth of stories and experience in dealing with challenges on and off his bike, Justin's organization, Mind Matters Athlete Coaching, offers a more holistic approach to athlete and personal development. Justin is also a public speaker, and blogger, and runs the Mind Matter Athlete Coaching podcast whilst continuing to be one of Novo Nordisk Global's standout ambassadors.
Tune in to learn more about:
- The crush of Justin's childhood dream (to be a jet fighter pilot) after being diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at age 10
- How the diagnosis rid him of competitive sports and changed his perception of life
- How riding his bike to evade being teased led him to his professional career
- Slowing down his degree to focus on cycling and his perfect blend of the two
- How he used the storing accumulated in cycling in his storytelling and how he uses it in his mentor role
- How Justin turned rejection into motivation and start his cool business Mind Matters
... 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
Links:
Company's Website: https://mindmatterscoach.com/
Justin's LinkedIn: Justin Morris
Justin's podcast: Mind Matters Athlete Coaching Podcast
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From Olympic Sprinter to Athlete Lifestyle Performance lead at the English Institute of Sport (EIS), with Marcia (Richardson) Bailey
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Marcia Bailey Richardson, the performance lifestyle Technical Lead at the English Institute of Sport. She is a former English athlete who specialized in sprinting events and has competed in World Championships representing Great Britain in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics in 104 by 100-meter relay, as well as the 98 Commonwealth Games, where she earned a bronze medal in the four by 100 relay.
With the desire to be back and be part of the journey of many athletes, Marcia is now the senior Performance Lifestyle Advisor, working to deliver outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to not only improve their sporting performance but also transition on their terms.
Tune in to learn more about:
- How pursuing sprinting for belonging and just winning became her dream career
- The moment her resilience started to build
- The tough competition among athletes to be the recognized creme de la creme of their countries
- How hard it was for her to completely walk away from what had been her life; sports
- Difficulties during 2nd Wind and how she had a fulfilling one with no regrets despite
- Top tips and perspective for a fulfilling career transition
... 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: www.eis.win.co.ku
Next Episode
EP 33. Angela Wilson - Former Team GB International Swimmer Now Running a Successful Franchise
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Angela Wilson, the CEO, and founder of Angela Swim School. Starting her swimming career at just five years old, she competed at the highest levels achieving national champion status by the age of 11, qualified for the British Olympic team, and successfully competed in the Commonwealth Games representing Scotland.
Angela is now the founder of Angela Swim School, a UK-based Swim School franchise, whose program designed by Angela herself has yielded brilliant athletes in swimming and beyond. The swim school teaches children from as young as 4 months how to swim, and offers swimming lessons to all ages, including adults.
Tune in to learn more about:
- Her debut in swimming from the tender age of 5 and competing against European swimmers by the age of 11
- The abrupt end of her Olympic dreams and how she picked herself up
- The emotional and mental devastation impact it had on her individuality and career-wise
- Carrying on with the grit and determination to live your dreams
- Being a swimming instructor to take care of her funding and how it evolved into a successful franchise
- Golden nuggets on the power that lies in being resilient from her journey
- How Angela is seeing, tapping, nurturing, and protecting potentially talented kids
...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: Angela Beckford (Pendrich)
Company's Website: http://angelasswimschool.com
Company's LinkedIn: Angela's Swim School
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