This week I’m privileged to sit down with Allister Hogg, 48-cap Scotland international and former Edinburgh Rugby and Newcastle Falcons No. 8.
Ally spent an incredible 16 years at the top of the game, then started all over again at 35, stepping into a completely new world in financial services. Today he is a Director at UBS Wealth Management, thriving in a second career that is every bit as challenging and rewarding as his first. 🙌
Here is what we covered 👇👇
🏉 How professional rugby changed between 2002 and 2018
💼 What it takes to start a first job at 35 and retrain from the ground up
🤝 How sponsors, networking and asking for help opened new opportunities
📈 The surprising similarities between coaching players and advising clients
🎮 Why younger players should enjoy the game, but also swap some Xbox time for study
It was a fantastic conversation, and a brilliant example of how an athlete can stay focused on the demands of today while keeping an eye firmly on the future.
A huge thank you to Ally for joining me, especially with a packed schedule after just returning from holiday.
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