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

Transitioning Out of the Pack with Sam Wykes


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In this episode, Ryan chats with Sam Wykes, who retired from Super Rugby in June 2021. After a career spanning more than a decade, which includes over 100 Super Rugby caps, and five years playing in exciting Japan Sam is well into the transition of a career beyond sport, working as a recruiter in the construction industry.  Sam and Ryan not only chat about the transition, but also share some insights and lessons on what  Sam has observed and learned about himself in the journey to finding his position behind the desk. 


Tune in to learn more about:


  • How sports was introduced to Sam
  • Sam's tough medical history, benign tumors while growing up
  • The clubs he played for and the experience he got
  • Sam's brilliant career
  • How Sam felt walking off the professional sports field
  • How he felt moving from a master in the field to where he is today

        …and so much more!


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Links:

Sam Wykes on Instagram: @Samwykes4

Sam Wykes on LinkedIn: Sam Wykes

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