145 {Beau Robinson} Overcoming loss and loneliness as an elite athlete

One person whose journey to success could be described as a struggled laced with tragedy is Beau Robinson.Having experienced multiple attempts and hurdles before finally making and playing in the Super Rugby Final with the NSW Waratahs and then in 2011 he found himself at the Queensland Reds and became a Super Rugby Champion winning the Super Rugby title. He also went on to play for the Australian National Team, the Wallabies. He completed a Business degree and now transfers and applies his experience and knowledge as a Leadership and Culture Coach and consultant.  In this episode he shares: -      How he went straight into pro rugby league-      The loneliness he experienced when he moved from the country to the city-      Why he switched codes-      The struggles he had whilst living overseas-      The heart breaking loss he experienced while living away from home-      How hard it was when he decided he only wanted to do pro rugby in Australia-      What he’s learnt from his coaches-      What he has learnt from sport that he has applied to the business world Key Quotes “I kept asking myself why am I doing this?” “I was like how has it got to this at 23 years of age that I’m driving the garbage truck, I don’t have a professional contract, I’ve lost my brother.” “I’d cry myself to sleep being so lonely.” More about Beau Follow him on Instagram and linkedin, and his book is here.  You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: [email protected] check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.