401: How can your Vulnerability support your Sports Career Journey?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Release Date: 02/19/2025
420: How To Start A Career In Sports after University?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
This week's episode of The Sports Career Podcast features a special solo session with your host, Ed Bowers. Tune in to discover: How to kickstart your sports career after university Strategies for leveraging your degree and building a compelling portfolio The power of LinkedIn and content creation in the sports industry Developing a mindset focused on opportunity Applying your academic skills to thrive in the sports sector Let's Connect! Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: Follow Ed on Instagram:
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419: Samuel Hymes- How can Sports Diplomacy be a tool for Social Change?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Samuel Hymes on Sports Diplomacy and Career Success in the Sports Industry In this week's podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Samuel Hymes, a distinguished Fellow at Harvard University with a focus on Sports Diplomacy. Join us as we explore: Strategies for making a remarkable first impression in the sports industry. Insights on launching a successful career in sports. Samuel's perspective on how Sports Diplomacy can drive growth in the sports sector. The advantages of cultivating a supportive mindset when involved in sports events. The influence of Sports Diplomacy, drawing from Samuel's...
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418: The 3Cs to Develop your Communication Skills in the Sports Industry
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Mastering the 3 Cs: Elevate Your Communication Skills in Sports This week's podcast features a solo episode by Ed Bowers, focusing on the significance of effective communication in the sports industry. In this episode, you'll discover: The role of clear communication as the cornerstone of successful performance in the sports sector. Insights from Ed on how consistent communication fosters trust and reliability. Understanding the importance of compassionate communication, which involves empathy and recognizing emotions. Ed emphasizes that the sports industry is fundamentally about people,...
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417: Jon Lyndon- How can Professional Athletes Build a Brand on LinkedIn Effectively?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Athletes on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Insights from Jon Lyndon This week's podcast as we welcome Jon Lyndon, the visionary Founder and CEO of The Lyndon Consulting Company. This bespoke advisory firm is dedicated to guiding companies and executive leaders in refining their technology and product strategies, with a keen focus on maximizing their LinkedIn presence and investments. Insights from LinkedIn: Jon delves into his decade-long journey at LinkedIn, sharing invaluable lessons and experiences. Mastering LinkedIn: Discover the essential skills that pave the way to success on this...
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416: Louize Yafai- How to Support Athletes with Break Ups, Divorce & Domestic Abuse?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Athletes Emotional Resilience: Insights from Divorce Coach Louize Yafai This week’s podcast special guest is Louize Yafai a Certified Breakup, Divorce and Domestic Abuse Coach The crucial role of integrity in coaching through breakups, divorce, and domestic abuse. Balancing Talent with Emotional Resilience. Understanding and setting Personal Boundaries. Strategies for working effectively with Athletes. Differentiating the roles of a Lawyer and a Divorce Coach Louize shares her personal experience of her divorce which inspired her to be Divorce Coach & much more. Podcast...
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415: Lindsey Eckhouse - How to Empower New Fans with Collaborative Partnerships & Revenue Streams in Women's Football?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Empowering Women’s Football: Lindsey Eckhouse Driving Revenue & Innovation at Mercury 13 This week's podcast special guest is Lindsay, the Chief Revenue Officer at Mercury 13. In this episode, you'll discover: Lindsay's 20-year journey in the Sports and Entertainment Industry. The essential skills needed to be a successful Chief Revenue Officer. How to define an effective strategy in sports to drive revenue. Insights into the long-term strategy of acquiring clubs in women's football. How being a mom is not a barrier to working in sports. Mercury 13's unique position as a disruptor in...
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414: Amanda Pietrzak - How To Balance Motherhood, Professional Football & A Football Executive Role with a Crazy Dream?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Balancing Motherhood, Professional Football, and a Football Executive Role with a Crazy Dream! Join us this week as we welcome Amanda Pietrzak, a recent retired Professional Footballer with Legia Ladies and the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the Legia Ladies a Polish Women’s Football Team. In this episode, you'll explore: Developing your leadership style in both football and business Balancing motherhood while pursuing a career as a professional footballer The influence of role models in the football industry Crafting your identity after retiring from professional football...
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413: Charlie Copsey - How Can Talent Event Experiences Empower Fans & Brands?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Unlocking Impactful Collaborations: Insights from Charlie Copsey, Founder of the Underground Fan Club" This week’s podcast special guest is Charlie Copsey the Founder and CEO of the Underground Fan Club. Charlie shares her journey and insights into the dynamic world of the Sports and Entertainment Industry. In this episode, you'll discover: How to kickstart a career in the sports and entertainment industry. The art of being a connector in the sports world. The 3Es essential for running successful talent event experiences. The inspiration and story behind the Underground Fan Club....
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412: Laura Montgomery-How To Start And Run A Successful Independent Women’s Football Team?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
From Dreams to Reality: Laura Montgomery's Journey to Transforming Women's Sports This week's podcast features a special guest, Laura Montgomery, the CEO and Co-Founder of Glasgow City Football Club. Glasgow City FC is a leading women's football team based in Glasgow, competing in SWPL 1, the top division of women's football in Scotland. The club has a rich history of success, having participated in both the UEFA Women's Cup and the UEFA Women's Champions League, and offers a comprehensive youth development program starting from Under 7s. Recognized as the most successful women's team...
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411: Dawn Scott- How Can Practitioners Develop High Performing Departments in Football & Business?
The Sports Career Podcast | With Ed Bowers
Empowerment in Action: Dawn Scott's Journey Through High-Performance Excellence in Women's Football This week’s podcast special guest is Women’s Football Pioneer Dawn Scott, a celebrated High Performance Advisor. Dawn has an extraordinary background as the former Head of Exercise Science for the England Women’s National Football Team, and she contributed significantly as the High Performance Manager for the US Women’s National Soccer Team during their triumphant World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, as well as the 2012 Olympic team. Her expertise extends to her roles...
info_outlineEmbracing Vulnerability in Your Sports Career
This week, join Ed Bowers, the host of The Sports Career Podcast, for a special solo episode that delves into the transformative power of vulnerability in the sports industry.
In this episode, you will discover:
- How to Embrace Vulnerability and the Unknown: Learn strategies to confidently navigate and embrace the uncertainties of the sports industry, turning potential setbacks into opportunities for growth.
- The 3 Benefits of Developing Your Vulnerability: Uncover how vulnerability can enhance authenticity, build stronger connections, and boost your overall performance in your sports career.
- Personal Reflections from Ed: Ed shares how his decade-long journey of running this podcast has helped him embrace vulnerability, transforming it into a strength to share his podcast vision with authority and passion.
Tune in to explore how embracing your vulnerabilities can elevate your career and connect you more deeply with your passion.
Video link when he launched his podcast and first 3 Episodes:
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