The Next Playbook podcast delves into the post-athletic careers of top-tier athletes, hosted by Derika. Each episode features candid conversations with former Olympians, professional athletes, and collegiate stars who have tackled the challenge of redefining themselves after their sporting careers. Through personal narratives of triumphs and trials, these guests offer insights into their journeys beyond the final whistle. Join us as we explore how these elite athletes forge new paths and continue to make significant impacts beyond their athletic achievements. Welcome to The Next Playbook.

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Staying in Discomfort: Karin Blair on Uncovering Personal Growth

Staying in Discomfort: Karin Blair on Uncovering Personal Growth

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In this conversation, Derika sits down with her own Leadership Development Coach, Karin Blair. Derika and Karin discuss their own journeys of transition and identity after leaving their respective careers in sports and corporate.

In this conversation, Derika sits down with her own Leadership Development Coach, Karin Blair. Derika and Karin discuss their own journeys of transition and identity after leaving their respective careers in sports and corporate. They explore the challenges of finding new career paths and how to articulate their new identities. They also discuss the importance of finding the right coach and the power of developmental coaching in navigating transitions. Karin shares her superpower of synthesis and her goals for personal development. They emphasize the need for support and staying in discomfort to uncover the magic of growth.

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In this conversation, Derika sits down with her own Leadership Development Coach, Karin Blair. Derika and Karin discuss their own journeys of transition and identity after leaving their respective careers in sports and corporate. They explore the challenges of finding new career paths and how to articulate their new identities. They also discuss the importance of finding the right coach and the power of developmental coaching in navigating transitions. Karin shares her superpower of synthesis and her goals for personal development. They emphasize the need for support and staying in discomfort to uncover the magic of growth.

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