91: Guin Batten - Charting Waters from Elite Rowing to Volleyball England Leadership

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From the relentless push of an oar against water to the strategic planning within the halls of Volleyball England, Guin Batten's story is one of incredible transformation. As a world-class rower turned Deputy CEO, she joins us to unravel the journey that connects the adrenaline of elite sports with the finesse of sports administration leadership. In our conversation, Guin charts a course through the challenges of career transition, reminding us that success is hardly ever a straight sprint to the finish line.
Tune in to learn more about:
- The diverse existing and emerging disciplines encompassed within Volleyball England
- Playing loads of sports when she was younger as a means to get respect
- Nostalgia of how the one sport that she wasn't instantly good at brought her fond memories and adventures
- How she embraced the shift from being a team athlete to an individual athlete
- Beautiful perspective on caging out your inner confidence from her confidence battles
- The time she realized her rowing flame had dimmed and the first step she took
- How she learned to build and maintain a meaningful network as an athlete
- Insights on the struggles athletes undergo when pitching themselves in their post-sports career
- Motivation behind the amazing helpful work she has been doing
… and so much more!

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1. Elite Athlete's Career Transition Journey (00:00:00)

2. Journey Through Sports and Perseverance (00:05:28)

3. Athlete's Journey to Success (00:13:23)

4. Transitioning From Elite Athlete to Executive (00:25:47)

5. Career Progression and Networking Strategies (00:30:50)

6. Building a Team and Career Transition (00:41:31)

7. Athlete Transition Insights Podcast (00:46:03)