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Episode 202

EPISODE 202  ·  MINDSET, BUSINESS & LIFE AFTER SPORT  ·  53 MIN  ·  NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Christie Jenkins

Sports & Startups

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In this episode

Ever imagined jumping from your backyard trampoline at the age of five to representing your country in beach volleyball on a global platform? That's precisely the thrilling journey of our guest, Christie Jenkins, an extraordinary athlete and motivational speaker. She's a trampoline champion, a pro beach volleyball player, and a CrossFit Games athlete, who at 23, decided beach volleyball was the sport you could play in your 30s and within three months, was playing with a top Australian player.

What does it take to transition from non-revenue generating sports to venture capital? Skill, courage, and a few different types of confidence, according to Christie. We dive deep into these intriguing concepts - temporary confidence, confidence based on competence, and meta-confidence. We unpack how Christie harnessed these insights from her athletic career to navigate the world of venture capital. Reflect on how these experiences can help you approach life with confidence and develop critical people skills for business success.

Retirement from sports - an emotional roller-coaster, a quest for new passion, or an opportunity for reinventing oneself? Christie shares her heartfelt experience of retiring from not one, but three sports. She delves into her process of untangling her passion from progress and how she redefined herself post-retirement. And finally, we underline the power of action, its potential to solve anything, and how courage is all about taking action despite fear. Join us for this compelling conversation with Christie Jenkins, and let her life journey inspire you.

Chapters

0:00  From Trampolining to Beach Volleyball
14:45  The Different Types of Confidence
22:14  Feedback and Managing Dynamics
34:23  Skill Development and Growth Mindset
39:45  Retirement Challenges and Favorite Companies
51:12  The Power of Action

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More Mindset, business & life after sport episodes →

April Hutchinson – Addiction to Advocacy (Ep. 260)  ·  Doug Lynch – Athletic Discipline into Business (Ep. 255)  ·  Richie Bullbrook – Canada's #1 Skateboarder (Ep. 252)  ·  Nick Bowins & Dan Marrazza – Social Media in Sports (Ep. 251)

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