100: Allana Ferguson and Jeremy Latimore - How to Embrace Life Beyond the Game: From Rugby Star to Broadcast and Business Success

Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves

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When the stadium lights dim and the roaring crowds become a memory, what's next for the athlete whose life was once defined by the game? Our 100th episode marks a celebration of such journeys, featuring Allana Ferguson, a former professional rugby league and rugby union player, now an Australian sports commentator, radio personality, and mom. Jeremy, who enjoyed an 11-year career in professional rugby league in the NRL, transitioned to the corporate space as a mortgage specialist before co-founding Unite the Dream. We explore the richness of life after sports—balancing broadcasting, business ventures, and family, all while holding onto the essence of identity and passion that fueled their athletic endeavours.
Tune in to learn more about:

• The current endeavors of the Jeremy Latimore and Allana Ferguson
• Their earliest sporting memories and paths to professional Sports
• What to hold onto on the women's sports
• The experience and emotions of changing clubs and dealing with rejection
• Allana’s realisation of her personal brand and the role she could play in supporting others
• Sneak peek into Jeremy's structured approach to his day-to-day life
• What they would have done differently to set themselves up better for life beyond sports
• The opportunities Sports avail to athletes and how to best leverage them
• Gems on having the thirst to learn from others and continuously network

… and so much more!

Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out www.2ndwind.io

Links:

Allana: https://www.instagram.com/allanaferg_

Jeremy:https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_latimore

Allana's X: https://x.com/Allanaferguson

Jeremy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-latimore

Chapters

1. Elite Athletes' Career Transitions (00:00:00)

2. Journey to Professional Rugby Careers (00:11:01)

3. Women's Sports Passion vs. Money (00:17:58)

4. Athletes Transitioning Between Clubs and Careers (00:20:57)

5. Challenges and Resilience in Athletics (00:23:58)

6. Post-Rugby Career Paths and Education (00:33:22)

7. Transition and Impact on Rugby Career (00:38:31)

8. Transitioning From Sport to Career (00:45:29)

9. Navigating Career Challenges and Building Brands (00:52:20)

10. Athletes' Transition and Career Advice (01:03:58)