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Life transitions are often some of the most difficult experiences for people to work through.\xa0 Whether you\u2019re facing a career change, a personal evolution, a shift in your health or relationships, or moving to a new home, change requires the skill of adaptability.\nIn today\u2019s episode, our guest, Jesse Williams, reflects on the life experiences that helped him hone his skill of adaptability, and reveals the wide variety of areas where that skill became the lynch pin of his success.\nAlthough Jesse would describe himself as a washed up athlete, he is anything but that.\xa0 Growing up on the south-side of Brisbane, Australia, he rose from playing for the local football team to moving to America, playing as a powerful anchor on the defensive front at Arizona Western.\xa0 There, his exceptional skills led him to become America\u2019s top recruit, earning him a position at the University of Alabama, where he played a vital role in securing two National Championships.\xa0 Defying all expectations, Jesse was drafted to the Seattle Seahawks, becoming the only Australian to win a Super Bowl.\xa0 A husband, father, and coach, Jesse now speaks worldwide about his journey as an athlete and cancer survivor, working to provide opportunities for the next generation and using football as the catalyst.\nDespite the fact that Jessie talks a lot about sport, and a good bit about strength and conditioning, at its core, this episode is about transitioning into different cultures, finding yourself throughout the process, and learning how to take your platform and use it for something bigger than yourself. Some of the specific topics we get into are,\nThe childhood adversity that laid the foundation for his success (12:20)\nThe life transitions that forced him to become a better communicator (19:45)\nSpecific skills that transferred from being an athlete to a coach and entrepreneur (32:20)\nThe lessons he learned from the coaching staff at Alabama - what it means to \u201cdo your job\u201d at the highest level (39:20)\nAbout Jesse/ How to Support His Cause:\nLinkedIn\nInstagram\nLink Tree - find information on Gridiron Australia and speaking requests here\nX - @GridironAust\nReferenced Resources:\nAsk us anything!\xa0 Go to artofcoaching.com/question for anything you\u2019d like us to speak on or if you\u2019d simply like us to help you get started finding the answers you\u2019re looking for!\nPodcast E266: How to Find Your Voice & Get Out of Your Head\nArt of Coaching Staff Development:\xa0\nConsistent professional development is a non-negotiable if we want to perform and stay relevant in our field.\xa0 And as the leader of a staff or department, we do our best to promote an environment of consistent growth and high performance in all areas - both in technical skills and on the interpersonal side of things.\xa0 However, despite our efforts, organized and routine continuing education often gets pushed down the priority list when compared to all the other responsibilities we have on our plates.\xa0 That\u2019s why we at Art of Coaching have created a virtual staff development program, which is tailored to the needs and goals of your staff and department.\xa0\xa0\nThis program is NOT just an inspirational, \u201crah rah,\u201d type of experience.\xa0 Specific and customized to your mission and values, we provide you and your staff with educational resources and guide you through discussion, tools, and strategies you can use to grow together in the areas of building trusting relationships, becoming better communicators, and strategically approaching hard conversations. Reach out to us HERE for more information.