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

EP 47. Sarah Davis - Paddling the Nile, Navigating to Your Future Career


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In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Sarah Davis, the first woman to paddle the entire length of the R.Nile. She is a British-born Australian who has a passion for sport, travel, and adventure which has seen her travel to over 40 countries. She is a geek and has spent most of her time in banking in risk and project management. 


Sarah was working a nine-to-five in risk management in Sydney, Australia when she realized life needed a bigger challenge and the need to find a purpose and greater fulfillment in her life – so she decided to paddle the Nile. And in this search for fulfillment, purpose, and the next chapter of her life, Sarah has gone down the records as the first woman to paddle the entire length of R. Nile. 


Tune in to learn more about:

  • Sarah's inspiration behind the massive expedition to paddle R. Nile
  • Sports to her while growing up
  • Her life in the corporate world of banking
  • The story behind her Olympics moment in Hong Kong
  • Moving to find what fulfills her and her first step to working it out
  • The things she looked for and those she pushed to get her desired feelings
  • How much fun she has prepared for the adventure
  • The biggest challenge in her adventure and the highlights she took along
  • The most terrifying moment of her adventure and how she overcame her fears and self-doubt
  • Sarah's gems to those addressing their fear of taking action 

… and so much more! 


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Links:

Instagram: @sarahpaddles

LinkedIn: Sarah Davis



References:

Paddle the Nile: One Woman's Search for a Life Less Ordinary by Davis Sarah


The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul by LaPorte Danielle 



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