85: Clint Eadie - Beyond the Try Line to Legal Recruitment

2ndwind Academy Podcast

This episode features a former rugby player turned legal recruiter, whose story of adaptability and resilience captivates from the onset. Clint's odyssey from the grassy fields to the corporate towers is a rollercoaster of triumphs, setbacks, and the relentless pursuit of new horizons. He takes us through his journey, discussing the blend of mental and physical grit needed to balance a landscaping job with his Super Rugby dreams, and the cultural leap from France to Dubai that tested his ability to thrive in unfamiliar territory.
Clint's pivot into the corporate realm is as inspiring as it is instructive, proving that the spirit of sportsmanship – teamwork, resilience, and communication – can indeed pave the way for triumph in new arenas. Through his narrative, we're reminded of the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and leveraging one's past to forge a bright future.
Tune in to learn more about:

• Clint’s experience of the differences in the game between the northern and southern hemispheres and what he loved most about them
• The mental strain that accompanied the end of his rugby career and the first steps he took for a smooth transition post-COVID
• The role exploration played in his discovery of what he fits in during his after-sports life
• How he got into sales and recruitment and the interrelation between sports culture and work culture
• The role math has had in his role today in the sales and recruitment arena
• Why investing your efforts in cultivating a professional presence on social media platforms such as LinkedIn is of significance

… and so much more!

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Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinteadie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinteadie

X: https://x.com/ClintEadie

अध्यायों

1. Transitioning Careers (00:00:00)

2. From Seagulls to Success (00:05:30)

3. French Rugby Opportunities and Transition (00:11:12)

4. Exploring Life After Rugby Coaching (00:23:27)

5. Transition From Rugby to Recruitment (00:27:17)

6. Rugby and Success in Recruitment (00:30:45)

7. Sports to New Career Transition (00:38:34)