Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves

EP 36. Former Pro Footballer to Data & Analytics Recruitment Partner, with Shay Spitz


Listen Later

Send us a text

In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Shay Spitz, a former professional footballer having played in the US, Australia, and Hong Kong. Shay has a fascinating background concerning his route and determination to make it as a pro especially because he was impacted in Hong Kong through the protests and COVID. 


With over a decade of playing and coaching within Professional Football,  Shay has been able to apply his drive and skills within Sales Recruitment. He is currently a recruiter in the data analytics space connecting elite data and machine Engineers with innovative data-driven businesses across Australia.


Tune in to learn more about:

  • Shay's early sporting memories
  • His experience working in the corporate world and as a semi-professional footballer in Australia
  • Why you shouldn't shy away from networking as much as you can
  • A fascinating story of his football experience in Hong Kong
  • Shay's experience in sampling to find what clicks and would stick 
  • Transferrable nature of skills, competencies, and experience of being an athlete
  • Why athletes do well in sales and recruitment
  • Emotions he's learned in his life after sports

…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: Shay Spitz

Instagram:@shay-spitz



...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan GonsalvesBy Ryan Gonsalves