Find Your True Identity, Former Pro Volleyball Player Saana Koljonen

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Saana Koljonen who played professional volleyball in France. Her professional career ended abruptly with an infection in her ankle that led her to have to go through four surgeries. She shares with us what she learned from going through this adversity. Currently, Saana is a volunteer volleyball coach at Colorado University Boulder. Along with that she is still working remotely with a company in Finland selling the Sports Capacity Assessment she help create. Her story is about getting knocked down, finding a new purpose, and the pursuit of helping others.  Learn how to find your true identity with Saana Koljonen. Episode Timestamps: 2:44 - Saana talks about growing up in Finland and how she got into Volleyball eventually turning pro. 4:06 - Life as a professional volleyball player 5:45 - Saana's pro career ended early due to an infection in her ankle. The transition of being a pro athlete to no longer being one was a difficult transition period for her.  9:49 - "How do you get through and out of that deep state of darkness?" 13:39 - The Sports Capacity Assessment. What is it and how can it help you? There is a general test for those that are not athletes as well.   20:25 - Forty pages of detailed description of who you are after taking the assessment  You can follow Saana Koljonen on Twitter @SaanaKoljonen, visit her https://saanakoljonen.com/, and connect with her on LinkedIn as well.  Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports-focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!