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When Calum Giles, a double Olympic hockey player, steps into our studio, he brings with him a narrative that goes beyond the hockey field. His personal battles and victories over ADHD are as captivating as his athletic accomplishments. Understanding his journey helps us unravel the tight weave between neurodiversity and peak performance. Calum doesn't shy away from discussing the role of mentors in recognizing and nurturing the potential of young athletes, a perspective that's shaped his roles as director of junior coaching at Blackheart and Altamium’s Hockey Club and managing director of Stickwise Hockey Camps.
In this episode, Ryan and Calum discuss:
- The connection between neurodiversity and peak athletic performance through Calum's journey.
- The role of mentors in recognizing and nurturing the potential of young athletes.
- How the schooling system impacts individuals with ADHD and their career paths, using Calum's academic journey as an example.
- Cognitive differences bring flair and creativity in sports, drawing parallels with the Dutch style of football.
- Calum's commitment to shaping a more inclusive and understanding approach to learning and coaching in education and sports.
- The rarely explored topic of life after sports, including financial challenges athletes face and the importance of aligning one's career with passions.
- Calum's personal story as a powerful reminder that success, in various forms, is achievable with hard work, fairness, and a commitment to one's true self.
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:
Website:http://www.stickwise.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calum-giles-
Instagram:https://instagram.com/stickwise?igshid=
X: https://x.com/CalumGiles?s=
Resources:
Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/147671420
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When Calum Giles, a double Olympic hockey player, steps into our studio, he brings with him a narrative that goes beyond the hockey field. His personal battles and victories over ADHD are as captivating as his athletic accomplishments. Understanding his journey helps us unravel the tight weave between neurodiversity and peak performance. Calum doesn't shy away from discussing the role of mentors in recognizing and nurturing the potential of young athletes, a perspective that's shaped his roles as director of junior coaching at Blackheart and Altamium’s Hockey Club and managing director of Stickwise Hockey Camps.
In this episode, Ryan and Calum discuss:
- The connection between neurodiversity and peak athletic performance through Calum's journey.
- The role of mentors in recognizing and nurturing the potential of young athletes.
- How the schooling system impacts individuals with ADHD and their career paths, using Calum's academic journey as an example.
- Cognitive differences bring flair and creativity in sports, drawing parallels with the Dutch style of football.
- Calum's commitment to shaping a more inclusive and understanding approach to learning and coaching in education and sports.
- The rarely explored topic of life after sports, including financial challenges athletes face and the importance of aligning one's career with passions.
- Calum's personal story as a powerful reminder that success, in various forms, is achievable with hard work, fairness, and a commitment to one's true self.
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:
Website:http://www.stickwise.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calum-giles-
Instagram:https://instagram.com/stickwise?igshid=
X: https://x.com/CalumGiles?s=
Resources:
Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/147671420