Passion To Legacy

Motivation and inspiration. That is the theme for the four interviews mentioned in today's episode. Gina Franz, Kim Brady, Ana Ramirez, and Troy Witt were incredible guests from previous episodes. They each have their own unique skill-sets and views into the sports industry. Each person provided incredible insights into what each of their jobs actually entails and how they were able to land those jobs. These interviews are the ones that listeners have been the most engaged with and have learned the most from. You can feel the passion, as well as feel the light and energy in their voice when they speak about what they do and the legacy they are hoping to leave behind. 

I would love to hear some of your takeaways from these episodes or other previous episodes of the Passion To Legacy podcast. Which one has been your favorite?

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Welcome to another recap episode of the Passion To Legacy podcast. In this episode, we take a look back at episodes 12 through 20 and dive into the roles and responsibilities of each guest. 

Hilary Arentz-Huffman - Certified Personal Trainer

Glit LeFever - Roller Derby Captain

Ana Ramirez - Zumba Instructor & Yoga Teacher

Alena Luciani - Strength & Conditioning Coach

Yama Ogunyemi - Leadership & Hiring Consultant

In this episode, we cover:

• The various sports industry job roles and descriptions
• The hard and soft skills that somebody would need to succeed in these roles
• The projected future growth for each role

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85% of job vacancies are filled through networking. However, only 25% of professionals actually network. Building a community and growing your network is crucial for the growth of your business. In this episode, we dive into the Sideline Alliance model which will set your business up for success. We also take a deep dive into the 5 core pillars crucial for professional growth: networking, clarity, building a personal brand, public relations and social media.These five components help you to grow into the career that you ultimately want to be in. It helps to showcase your ability to be a leader, and it helps to set you apart from the competition.

In this episode, we cover:

• Specific details on each of the 5 core pillars and they help showcase your ability to be a leader, as well as set you apart from your competition
• How to scale your career using the Sideline Alliance model
• Utilizing LinkedIn to network and build professional connections

If you're a sports business professional or you're looking to break into the sports industry but unsure where to start, I'd be happy to answer your questions.

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If you haven't already, be sure to check out episode 26 for the first part of my interview with Jerome. 

Jerome Buck is an Australian hockey coach that has a strong passion for grassroots sports teams. He is making excellent use of his thirty-year coaching knowledge to lead his non-profit foundation, Big G Sports Global. His foundation aims to support and boost grassroots sport organizations around the world. Tune in for more insight into the program, as well as the opportunities available for giving back.

In this episode, we cover:

• How COVID-19 played a role in starting Big G Sports Global
• What is Big G Sports Global?
• How to get involved with a charity or foundation

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Are you interested in becoming a coach? If so, this is the episode for you! My guest, Jerome Buck, is an Australian coach specializing in field hockey and cricket. He's been a career coach for well over twenty years and now has his own foundation, Big G Sports Global, which supports junior grassroots sports. In this episode, Jerome gives excellent advice for new coaches and why right now is a perfect time to get started in this profession. 

In this episode, we cover:

• What life is like as a coach
• Advancing your coaching knowledge and training
• The importance of mentorship and networking
• How the landscape has changed and how it has also stayed the same

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Fitness trainer and health coach, Shahab Nilgiri, helps his clients with both physical and mental fitness. His specialization revolves around helping the everyday individual with their fitness goals, however he also works with a wide variety of athletes, ranging from MMA fighters to swimmers. In this episode, we discuss training differently based on the outcomes you want and how your mental state has a significant impact on your physical health. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Similarities and differences in types of training across sports
• Making a plan to move every day
• Focusing on mental health to improve your physical health

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Win from within and show up with courage and confidence on the biggest day, the biggest stage of your life. That's the mission of two-time Olympian and the former assistant coach for the Canadian women's basketball team, Shawnee Harle. She's one of Canada's most highly certified coaches, with over 26 years of elite coaching and leadership experience, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, FIBA Americas, and World University Games. In this episode, we dive into her experience with the Olympics and her advice for parents and athletes about becoming their best selves. 

In this episode, we cover:

• How it takes a village to raise an athlete
• Getting up strong after failure
• The state of mental health in sports

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Make sure you check out episode 22 for the first part of my interview with Troy Witt.

As the Director of Marketing and Influencer Partnerships at PLB Sports and Entertainment, Troy is very passionate about sponsorships and endorsements, creative marketing, and helping current students fulfill their professional goals. Another passion is supporting athletes in developing and extending their philanthropy through product endorsements. Check-in with us as we discuss the foundations and nonprofits athletes choose to champion. 

In this episode, we cover:

• How athletes choose their partner charities
• How you can support local foundations and nonprofits
• The importance of failure and pivoting in your career

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Have you ever had an "aha" moment? My guest, Troy Witt, said several things in this interview that changed the way I now view some things. Troy is the Director of Marketing and Influencer Partnerships at PLB Sports and Entertainment. He is very passionate about sponsorships and endorsements, creating marketing, and helping current students fulfill their professional goals. In this episode, Troy and I dive into the importance of networking and what it is like to work for such a small but mighty team of professionals. Let's dive in!

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of building personal connections
• The difference between working for a sports organization and a sports agency
• The difference between working in sales vs marketing

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Building connections and fostering a community is crucial for having a successful business. In this episode, I discuss tips and techniques that I have personally used to cultivate a community through the power of networking. I also give some insight into what it's like to work with me as I help others develop their network.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of growing your network
• Gaining clarity
• Putting a networking strategy into place
• Recruitment trends for 2022

If you're a sports business professional or you're looking to break into the sports industry but unsure where to start, I invite you to send me a message. Let's jump on a call and see if we would be a good fit for working together.

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