Julie Schladitz – Transition, Change and Career Reorientation (even for Sports Stars)

Changing, transitioning and reorienting careers – The options, and expectations both in sports and in business. The biggest challenges that are faced for athletes to reach the peak and what similarities for professionals wanting to become senior execs. My guest today is Julie Schladitz, specialist in professional development, career coach for athletes as well as senior executives in international companies. She has worked at the intersection of the sports and business world for 3 decades including the International Olympic Committee. We will be discussing: Changing, transitioning and reorienting careers – The options, and expectations both in sports and in business The biggest challenges that are faced for athletes to reach the peak – The similarities and differences in these for professionals who want to become senior executives, particularly internationally. What lessons we can learn in business by looking at the discipline and dedication seen in sport. Issues and challenges, the importance of perseverance. Julie Schladitz was born and educated in England (Solihull) and currently lives and works in Switzerland, specializing in professional development. She is a regular visitor to the UK for work, further career development and seeing her family. In addition to helping struggling athletes move on after their sporting careers, she has been a career coach for senior executives at companies around the world. She has worked in a variety of positions in the intersecting worlds of sports and business for over three decades, including time at the International Olympic Committee along with jobs at a variety of international corporations. You can find Julie on the web: Website – SC Career Transition Social Media –  twitter