220 - Marilyn Okoro, OLY: Sports Series, Olympian: Gold Medals to Gold Standards: Athletes' Mindsets in the Corporate World

Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇬🇧Gold Medals to Gold Standards: Athletes' Mindsets in the Corporate World🇬🇧Today's episode is with a guest who was able to provide firsthand knowledge into the experiences of athletes who missed out on podium glory—not because they failed to place in the top three, but because they were cheated by competitors who used performance-enhancing drugs. My guest shared her poignant story of this betrayal and its devastating impact. Despite this, she transformed her experience into a positive force, focusing on the recognition, management, and recovery of mental health issues both in sports and the corporate world. This episode of the #HTSportsSeries on  Heads Talk is a must-listen.Marilyn Okoro OLY, a celebrated British track and field athlete, medal-winning Olympian, and part of Team GB, is remembered for her achievements in the 800 meters and the 4x400 meters relay.Currently, Marilyn is the Programme Lead for the New to Career function at Equinix, the world's leading data infrastructure company. This Audiograms gives you a glimpse into a wonderful conversation and showcases Marilyn's tenacious spirit.Topics Covered:◽️Broadcasting in Paris◽️Elite Sports Transferable Skills◽️Athletes and Ex-Athletes Mental Health◽️Life beyond Sport and Identity Crisis ◽️Athletes  Transition Strategy ◽️Athletes Platform Power in Social and Political Sphere◽️Launch of Marilyn's Podcast ◽️Mentors, Sponsors and Motivational Gurus◽️Marilyn's View on 'The Power of Sports' in a Geopolitical EnvironmentSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Sangria Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Sponsor◽️Eurostar - Official Travel Partner Tickets for Team GB House◽️Zalina Premium Matcha - Discount Code Heads Talk10 Here@Marilynokorooly - Marilyn's Instagram and Twitter AccountsNext week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTSportsSeries #HeadsTalkPodcast Support the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom WallLinkedInWebsiteTwitterEmail at [email protected]