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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 57 MIN

Beyond the Finish Line: Turning Grit into Influence with Frederick Afrifa

from The A&S FrontRow Podcast · host FrontRow Team

What happens when elite performance meets the world of speaking?In this episode, former Olympian turned speaker and judge Frederick Afrifa shares how he transformed discipline, resilience, and focus from sport into a powerful speaking career.From navigating speaker awards to mastering authentic storytelling, Frederick unpacks what it really takes to connect, influence, and stand out.🔑 Key TakeawaysTransitioning from elite sport to professional speakingWhy resilience is essential for long-term successLessons from entering speaker awardsUsing storytelling to engage and influenceThe importance of representation and social mobility📚 Resources MentionedSpeaker Awardshttps://thespeakerawards.comThe Apprentice UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m8dq🔗 Connect with Frederick Afrifa🔗 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-afrifa-publicspeakingcoach/📅 Book a Callhttp://calendly.com/frederick-lcg/15-mins-1-1?back=1&month=2026-04🎧 Listen & Watch▶️ YouTubewww.youtube.com/@TheASFrontRowPodcast🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3o4dWglksZaHqVpUHSpTx9?si=f4f3ce8a3d0e4f12🎙️ Apple Podcastpodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-a-s-frontrow-podcast/id1874937956🎵 Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-niceLicense code: JNRLONKWY0DA3VREIf this episode resonated, share it with someone building their voice and tag us with your biggest takeaway.#TheASFrontRowPodcast #TheSpeakerAwards #TheSpeakerSummit#PublicSpeaking #Storytelling #Resilience #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #SocialMobility #SpeakerLife

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