In this episode, Sean Calhoun sits down with Ed Lubowicki for a powerful conversation about what really happens when the final whistle blows and athletes step off the field or court.
Ed shares his journey from competing at the highest level in Division I lacrosse at Notre Dame to navigating the demands and pressures of corporate life at Deloitte. He opens up about the identity shift that hits many athletes once the structure, feedback, and community of sports disappear.
Together, Sean and Ed talk through the challenges athletes face when the chapter of organized sports closes. They explore why so many former athletes end up feeling lost, how the lack of mentorship affects their confidence, and why corporate environments often fail to understand the strengths and needs of people built through competition.
Ed breaks down the importance of reflecting on your values, setting new goals, and rebuilding your sense of purpose. He also shares how community, honest conversations, and gratitude practices can help athletes reconnect with themselves. The episode touches on the growing role of AI in providing support and sparking deeper self-awareness during this transition.
This is an honest, refreshing look at the parts of athlete transitions that no one talks about and why scalable solutions are needed to support the next generation of competitors stepping into life after sport.
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