Our final episode of Season 1 features Hugo Inglis OLY, a four-time Olympian and former professional field hockey player, who shares his remarkable journey through elite sport and beyond.
We explored:
🏑 A 16-year international career across leagues in Germany, Holland, Belgium, and India — and how he sustained himself physically and mentally to reach four Olympic Games.
💪 Overcoming setbacks, from major injuries (including back surgery in 2020) to battling imposter syndrome — and how the Covid delay created space for a Tokyo 2021 comeback.
⏸️ Why retiring after Paris 2024 brought relief from performance pressures, and why the “life-changing” Olympic moment can leave many athletes feeling lost.
💷 The financial realities of elite sport, where many Olympians earn below minimum wage, and how studying law, finance, and business provided a path forward.
🌍 His commitment to building High Impact Athletes, a non-profit connecting athletes with world-class charities — from tackling violence against women in sport to promoting sustainable venue practices.
💡 Key takeaway: Transitioning from elite sport is never easy, but embracing new challenges, leveraging past experiences, and finding purpose beyond performance can make all the difference.
Olympic champion Jamie Corkish shares how mindset, calmness under pressure, and resilience helped her win gold and build a successful career in sales.
Genevieve shares her journey from elite rowing to a new career in motorsport marketing, reflecting on pressure, resilience, and the transition beyond competition.
Olympic swimmer Jazz Carlin reflects on her journey from early ambitions to life after retirement, sharing lessons on resilience, identity, and the power of support networks.