#62 Vladimir Nikolov and Ozlem Ozkan: Lessons from a former Professional Athlete

Vladimir Nikolov is a former Bulgarian volleyball player, the former player, and captain of his country's national team. He won 9 championships. He was awarded as the most valuable player and best blocker in volleyball. After playing volleyball for twenty-eight years he retired. Now his sons Alex and Simon walk in their father's footsteps. They both became professional volleyball players. Although Vladimir achieved huge success in his career, he doesn't see any difference between his achievements and the achievements of anyone that does her job well.   In this episode you will learn:Vladimir tells us more about mindset, discipline, goal setting, and how volleyball shaped him. Also, one of the greatest lessons he has learned from his parents is very simple: be a human. Guest Vladimir Nikolov ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex11nikolov (Vladimir's oldest son Alex who is a professional volleyball player) ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnikolow1 (Vladimir's second son Simon who is a professional volleyball player) Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led her to gain a Master in Behavioural Sciences and Bachelor in Education in Amsterdam. While working and living in multiple countries she became more and more aware that wisdom was doing the work. She started attending retreats, courses, and workshops all over the world to do true self-inquiry and connect to deeper layers of herself and constantly expand her mindset. Her vision is to help people to expand their awareness, learn, practice and transform in all areas of life. Watch on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging