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412. Life After the NFL: Marques Ogden on Reinventing Yourself with Purpose
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Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Marques Ogden. In this engaging conversation, Sandee Sgarlata interviews former NFL player Marques Ogden, who shares his journey from professional football to business success. They discuss the challenges athletes face when transitioning to life after sports, the importance of consistency and discipline, and the mental strategies needed for high performance. Ogden emphasizes the significance of authenticity and continuous learning in both personal and professional growth, providing valuable insights for aspiring leaders and athletes alike.
Guest Bio:
Growing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. Even during the off season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.
Takeaways:
- Football teaches valuable life lessons.
- Transitioning from sports to business can be challenging.
- Many athletes struggle with identity after their careers end.
- Consistency and discipline are crucial for success.
- Mental strategies help overcome self-criticism.
- Adversity can lead to personal growth and resilience.
- Authenticity is key to effective leadership.
- Planning is essential, but flexibility is vital.
- You can learn from every experience in life.
- Owning your story empowers you to move forward.
Connect with Marques:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/
Website: https://marquesogden.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/
Connect with Sandee:
Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com
Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata
Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata
411 episodes
Manage episode 481141466 series 2865012
Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Marques Ogden. In this engaging conversation, Sandee Sgarlata interviews former NFL player Marques Ogden, who shares his journey from professional football to business success. They discuss the challenges athletes face when transitioning to life after sports, the importance of consistency and discipline, and the mental strategies needed for high performance. Ogden emphasizes the significance of authenticity and continuous learning in both personal and professional growth, providing valuable insights for aspiring leaders and athletes alike.
Guest Bio:
Growing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. Even during the off season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.
Takeaways:
- Football teaches valuable life lessons.
- Transitioning from sports to business can be challenging.
- Many athletes struggle with identity after their careers end.
- Consistency and discipline are crucial for success.
- Mental strategies help overcome self-criticism.
- Adversity can lead to personal growth and resilience.
- Authenticity is key to effective leadership.
- Planning is essential, but flexibility is vital.
- You can learn from every experience in life.
- Owning your story empowers you to move forward.
Connect with Marques:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/
Website: https://marquesogden.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/
Connect with Sandee:
Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com
Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata
Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata
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