Embracing Change and Transitions with Walter Brock

Update: 2018-11-29

Description

Walter Brock is the Former Director Of Athletics Development at Columbia University in New York.

Walt was a football student-athlete at St. Mary’s College in California and Sacramento State University, where he learned the ins-and-outs of athletic department culture as an intern. He started his professional career -- post-graduation -- with the NCAA. A native of San Francisco, Walt went back to the Bay Area to work with the Oakland Raiders as a Sales Account Executive and then as Director of Sports Services with Conference USA.

Today, Walt is a guest lecturer and also a leadership consultant with Forward Progress Athletics Consulting.

In our conversation, we discuss about transitions at work and in life -- something he experienced quite often throughout his personal and professional journey. We also dive into how change is easily perceived as a threat, but it could be a blessing in disguise.

Enjoy the show!

Key Topics:

Transitions - Sometimes young professionals get stuck, paralyzing them from adapting [8:30 ]

Difference between listening, active listening and hearing [12:28 ]

The value of patience and giving yourself grace [15:09 ]

A change in mentality when it comes to money. Remember the value you add [19:00 ]

In sales, develop a narrative and a story about the experiences you’re creating [22:31 ]

Importance of dreaming and writing things down [26:05 ]

Overcoming your past, even trauma, to reach your goals [27:24 ]

Defining and cultivating initiative [28:37 ]

Tweetable Quotes:

“No one gets to where they’re at alone. They all have someone to help them along the way.”

“From my mentor, I learned to develop a narrative about my assets. This is half the battle.”

“If you’re making a transition, do your due diligence, do your research, find out industry leaders to get knowledge.”

“As a former athlete, we’re our worst critics.”

Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant: “As competitive athletes, we always seek the next thing after we’ve successfully achieved one goal. But we need to better appreciate the process.”