Pick Yourself Up: Taylor Dean on Determination

Sponsors Momentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20 Mateina - Go to drinkmateina.com/PLAYBOOK for a discount on any purchase. Summary In this conversation, Taylor Dean shares her journey from a young figure skater to a two-time national champion and her transition into a career in media relations within the sports industry. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing athletics with academics, the importance of determination and time management, and her aspirations for the future, including a desire to return to skating and explore officiating. Taylor emphasizes the skills learned through sports that are applicable in her professional life and the significance of recovery and mindset in achieving success. Chapters 02:38 Progression from Skating to College 08:01 Transitioning to College Life as an Athlete 11:20 Winning National Championships 14:07 Pursuing a Career in Media Relations 17:32 Life After Competitive Skating 19:40 Day-to-Day in Media Relations 22:12 Exploring Career Transitions in Sports 23:31 Skills from Skating Applied to Career 27:34 Future Goals and Aspirations 28:19 Current Relationship with Skating 30:35 Personal Superpowers and Development Goals Follow The Next Playbook  www.TheNextPlaybook.comInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog