#57 – Dan Parks – Life After the Final Whistle: Rugby, Reinvention and the Corporate World

Dan Parks earned 67 caps for Scotland over a nine-year international rugby career. But when the final whistle blew, he faced the same question every retiring athlete does — what now?In this episode, Dan opens up about the reality of life after sport, how he translated elite habits and routine into a high-performing sales career, and why culture fit can make or break your transition into the corporate world.We get into the power of networking, why vulnerability on LinkedIn landed him his current role, and what businesses and athletes are both getting wrong about the transition.If you're an ex-athlete figuring out your next move — or a business wondering how to get the best out of one — this one's for you.