Episode #11 - Ben Alexander: From Wallabies Legend to Chief Energy Officer
Description
Former Wallabies star Ben Alexander shares the unfiltered truth of life after elite sport—and how running helped him rediscover his energy, identity, and purpose.
Key Moments in This Episode:
How Ben got selected for the Wallabies after just 6 Brumbies games
The mental and emotional collapse after the 2013 Lions series
The pain of identity loss—and why it haunted him for years
The unexpected power of Parkrun and a weekly rhythm
Founding Running for Resilience and its growing national impact
Why he now defines mental health as an energy problem, not a character flaw
The leadership lessons sport gave him—and the ones it didn’t
Resources & Links:
Running for Resilience: https://runningforresilience.org
The Dock, Canberra: https://thedockkingston.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benalexander21
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