The ironies of life … the GB 10k open water swimmer who was scared of ….open water! 🏊♂️ 🌊 😱 🤣
But that wasn’t the only thing I learned about ex Aquatics GB open water swimmer Tom Allen as a guest of The Sporting Transition Podcast ….
Here’s what I learnt in the 1st of 14 episodes about ex elite athletes turning their hands to careers in sales 👇
1️⃣ Was primed for London 2012, but just missed out 😢
2️⃣ How a drop in performance somewhat ‘luckily’ coincided with his final year at university – allowing him to double down on successfully completing his degree as a priority 🎯
3️⃣ This slowly and naturally transitioned him away from his ‘elite’ status. 👋
4️⃣ His first objective was honouring his law degree, pursuing a legal career path. ⚖
..but..
5️⃣ Quickly realised he needed something with no limits, no caps, no constraints, no tradition. 💪
.. enter…
6️⃣ A career in sales 🤓 Uncapped, unlimited …. what you put in, you get out.
7️⃣ No regrets, but took time to take stock on everything he had achieved as a swimmer 🏆
Learn more about Tom Allen‘s journey from narrowly missing out on the home London 2012, and how he transitioned himself to a fulfilling and perfectly suited career in sales.
Former Ospreys lock Lloyd Ashley shares how early setbacks shaped his mindset around life after rugby, and how curiosity, education and vulnerability helped him build a purposeful career supporting player wellbeing.
Jackson Wray shares how he planned his transition years in advance, building education, networks and practical experience alongside 300 plus Saracens appearances to create a new career with clarity and purpose.
Former Saracens prop Ralph Adams Hale reflects on his first year in the Lloyd’s market, sharing how education, networking and mindset shifts helped him transition from elite sport to underwriting at Apollo.