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A former national swim star knows what top athletes go through. Spoiler: Corporate life is a lot easier.
The Home Office,
with Trophies in the Closet
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Mark Richardson, a silver medalist
and Korn Ferry consultant, describes the “disorientating,” but eventually successful shift from running to consulting.
Snaring Medals...
And Then, Consulting?
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Where Are They Now?
Post Game-Day
Leadership at the Top
The Home Office, with Trophies in the Closet
Snaring Medals...And Then, Consulting?
Where Are They Now?
World-Class Athletes on the Job
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Every Four Years: The Challenge of Staying Long-Term
The traditional thinking is that most top athletes will go on to become broadcasters
or give inspirational speeches. But we discovered that some of the biggest names in past Games have taken intriguing journeys into business. One launched a lifestyle and footwear firm that raised $8 million in funding. Another joined the board of a firm that helps people detect mental-health issues. And then there’s the former gymnast who now runs a $30 million advertising and PR agency. Meanwhile, our Korn Ferry consultant who won a silver medal tells us that the key to transitioning well is understanding the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Even the greatest athletes can face challenges in the business world that they never expected. We look at some
stars who made the transition.
World-Class Athletes on the Job
Illustrations by Tim Ames
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The (Tough) Economics of the Games
Winning It All—After Hours
The Competitive Spirit
Post Game-Day
Winning...with a Work-Life Balance?
Eye for a Star
Know Thyself
Leadership at the Top
Where Are They Now?
Snaring Medals...And Then, Consulting?
The Home Office, with Trophies in the Closet
World-Class Athletes on the Job
Every Four Years: The Challenge
of Staying Long-Term