Success stories are not created out of thin air. Our guest today went through the thick and thin to be where he is today, and he's sharing his journey with The Change Officer audience!From a Bosnian refugee to Sports Business Manager, Dejan Kamenjašević is now the Vice CEO at Prestige Star Sports Academy - a Dubai-based organization with the mission to harness the love and passion for basketball in the UAE.He hopes that his story helps to animate many sports workers and that every life goal is achievable if you are willing to make sacrifices.Tune in to learn more about:- Can Basketball Academy in Dubai produce a new Lebron James- Opportunities in the Sports management industry- Why getting out of the comfort zone is the keyEnjoy!Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Dejan KamenjaševićProduction company: PoddsterStart your own podcast! Book a free consultation at https://poddster.com/ Follow our guest on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dejan-kamenjasevic-02416535/LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙 SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/SC_TheChangeOfficer Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/Apple_TheChangeOfficer Google - http://bit.ly/Google_TheChangeOfficer Spotify - http://bit.ly/Spotify_TheChangeOfficer CONNECT WITH US:Website - https://www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcastFacebook - https://web.facebook.com/TheChangeOfficerTwitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Highlights00:46 - Intro01:23 - Dejan's beginnings08:27 - What kept Dejan going 12:23 - What role injuries have in Dejan's life14:42 - Dejan in a new role as a coach16:25 - Person that changed Dejan's life22:13 - How to set sports goals26:52 - Major change in Dejan's life28:51 - Basketball Academy in Dubai30:18 - How PSSA was born 38:00 - The next change in Dejan's life40:35 - The process from idea to execution44:14 - Handling the world of digital47:32 - Getting out of the comfort zone is the key49:03 - Outro