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This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science powering record-breaking performances. - The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. - Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. 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He reveals how the principles of courage, respect, and accountability learned on the field can drive leadership and performance beyond sport. 29:23 no This week, host Richard Graves welcomes David Mead, former professional rugby league star turned business leader, to discuss one of the most challenging transitions in sport, life after professional competition. Over a 14-year professional career, David represented the Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos, and Catalan Dragons, as well as Papua New Guinea on the international stage. Today, he channels the lessons learned from elite sport into helping corporate teams and organisations build courage, respect, and accountability. In this episode, David offers a deeply personal and insightful look at the highs and lows of professional sport, the mental and emotional adjustment that comes with retirement, and how athletes can successfully navigate the shift to a new identity beyond the game. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * What it takes to transition successfully from professional sport to life after competition * How to find identity and purpose once the playing days are over * The emotional and psychological challenges of retirement, and how to handle them * The importance of structure, support networks, and mindset for post-career success * Lessons from sport that translate directly into leadership and team performance in business * Why maintaining community, health, and balance is vital for long-term wellbeing ** About David Mead** David Mead is a former NRL and Super League player who represented Papua New Guinea, the Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos, and Catalan Dragons over a decorated 16-year career. Since retiring, David has become a business owner and performance coach, working with corporate and sporting organisations to instil the values of courage, respect, and accountability. SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 * ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively * ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery * ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In * ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese * ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More * ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance * ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes * ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries This week, host Richard Graves welcomes David Mead, former professional rugby league star turned business leader, to discuss one of the most challenging transitions in sport, life after professional competition.
Over a 14-year professional career, David represented the Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos, and Catalan Dragons, as well as Papua New Guinea on the international stage. Today, he channels the lessons learned from elite sport into helping corporate teams and organisations build courage, respect, and accountability.
In this episode, David offers a deeply personal and insightful look at the highs and lows of professional sport, the mental and emotional adjustment that comes with retirement, and how athletes can successfully navigate the shift to a new identity beyond the game.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What it takes to transition successfully from professional sport to life after competition
  • How to find identity and purpose once the playing days are over
  • The emotional and psychological challenges of retirement, and how to handle them
  • The importance of structure, support networks, and mindset for post-career success
  • Lessons from sport that translate directly into leadership and team performance in business
  • Why maintaining community, health, and balance is vital for long-term wellbeing ** About David Mead** David Mead is a former NRL and Super League player who represented Papua New Guinea, the Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos, and Catalan Dragons over a decorated 16-year career. Since retiring, David has become a business owner and performance coach, working with corporate and sporting organisations to instil the values of courage, respect, and accountability.

SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241

  • ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively
  • ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery
  • ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In
  • ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese
  • ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More
  • ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance
  • ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes
  • ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research
]]> This week, host Richard Graves welcomes David Mead, former professional rugby league star turned business leader, to discuss one of the most challenging transitions in sport, life after professional competition.
Over a 14-year professional career, David represented the Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos, and Catalan Dragons, as well as Papua New Guinea on the international stage. Today, he channels the lessons learned from elite sport into helping corporate teams and organisations build courage, respect, and accountability.
In this episode, David offers a deeply personal and insightful look at the highs and lows of professional sport, the mental and emotional adjustment that comes with retirement, and how athletes can successfully navigate the shift to a new identity beyond the game.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What it takes to transition successfully from professional sport to life after competition
  • How to find identity and purpose once the playing days are over
  • The emotional and psychological challenges of retirement, and how to handle them
  • The importance of structure, support networks, and mindset for post-career success
  • Lessons from sport that translate directly into leadership and team performance in business
  • Why maintaining community, health, and balance is vital for long-term wellbeing ** About David Mead** David Mead is a former NRL and Super League player who represented Papua New Guinea, the Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos, and Catalan Dragons over a decorated 16-year career. Since retiring, David has become a business owner and performance coach, working with corporate and sporting organisations to instil the values of courage, respect, and accountability.

SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241

  • ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively
  • ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery
  • ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In
  • ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese
  • ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More
  • ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance
  • ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes
  • ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research
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