Episode 4 (Part 2) - Identity

What We See

With the 6 Nations in full swing this conversation couldn't come out at a better time. Out of the thousand's of people playing elite level sport, very few make it to the top. In an instant your professional sporting career can end and you have to start again.

This episode is "Part 2" of our conversation with former Gloucester professional rugby player turned Tech Startup Founder Shane Monahan. My co-host for this episode Beth Casey comes into her own as she subtly, but expertly steers the conversation away from rugby and into topics like the importance of strong leadership, and what does that look like, dealing with a crisis of identity and the dangers of poor communication.

While professional sport forms the backbone of this conversation there are some excellent life, business and career lessons that can be applied to all walks of life.

Thanks again to Beth Casey for co-hosting and adding the much needed female voice and Shane for joining us to share his story with our audience.

Shownotes:

3:30 Life as a start up CEO

5:00 Hustle Culture

6:35 It's easy to sell the truth

8:30 Dealing with rejection

10:30 Leadership

14:30 Having a clear vision / life purpose

17:20 Johnny May: Mad Man or Genius?

18:30 Do it all over again

27:30 Communication

33:00 Industry 'norms'

35:45 Great leaders instill confidence

39:00 Earning the respect of your peers

40:30 Identity crisis

49:30 A happy team or a hard working team

51:30 Getting perspective from trauma

62:30 Beth dealing with her own identity crisis

68:30 It's good to talk

76:30 The Conspiracy