The Wide Open Road
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The Wide Open Road is a technology podcast hosted by Ed Kemp. It has 27 episodes, with the latest published December 2021.
The Wide Open Road podcast series shares the stories of retired professional athletes about their own career transition journeys to help current athletes prepare for the road in front of them for life after sport.When professional sporting careers come to an end a whole new personal journey begins and for many athletes life after sport is filled with fear, self-doubt and uncertainty. And these fears can lead to disastrous consequences. Alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, marriage breakdown and suicide. The Wide Open Road podcast series is a resource dedicated to helping current athletes prepare for life after sport by using the experiences of those that came before them in a format that is conversational, informal and informative.
technology ·en-us ·27 episodes
The Wide Open Road - Christmas Message
How an open mind, a willingness to learn from your mistakes and leveraging your experiences can pave the way to a smooth transition to life after sport
How starting early, leveraging the resources at your disposal, self reflection and knowing yourself are critical when planning a successful transition to life after sport
How a COVID-19 enforced break provided the mental space needed for an elite Australian cyclist to start thinking about priorities away from sport, and led to a transition ‘gap’ year.
How making use of an enforced injury layoff became a blessing in disguise for an Olympic champion, and a launching pad to a smooth transition to life after sport.
A current AFL coach shares his stories about popping the AFL bubble and being ready for what the future holds
Highlighting the importance of taking every opportunity whilst competing to help prepare for life after sport
How being self sufficient, resourceful and never taking no for an answer has shaped life after the playing days are over.
Transitioning to life after sport with a masters in football
How injury helped forge a career, and transition, to life after sport.
How an Olympic mishap has driven new passions in life after sport
Blending professional sport and a passion for learning with former test cricketer Ed Cowan
How being super organised at school helped AFL legend Brad Johnson in his transition to life after sport
Transition lessons from Rugby League legend Steve Menzies
The importance of sacrifice in pursuit of perfection
From life and death situations in the Australian Defence Force to helping others excel
Michelle Mitchell On Preparing For Life After Sport
Former AFL star Daniel Jackson shares his post football journey
Matthew Leuenberger on preparing for life after sport
Short break announcement!
Dr Bridie O'Donnell on Determination, Diversity & Perspective
Sean Wellman on Preparing For Life After Sport
From Olympic rower to business owner with Cameron McKenzie-McHarg
When injury forces you to retire with Ben Darwin
Lesson from Lachie Mitchell, Retired Australian Rugby Union player
How athletes can effectively transition to life after sport with David Parkin
From Australian Rugby Union to the corporate world with Alistair Campbell
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