How do you transition from the intense world of high-performance sport to leading a business, raising a family, and building a new identity?
In this episode of Beyond The Game, Derval O'Rourke - World Champion hurdler, three-time Olympian, successful entrepreneur, and proud mum of two - shares her honest journey of moving beyond elite athletics.
Derval opens up about the challenging transition away from the structured world of sport, how long it truly took to settle into "normal life," and the mindset shifts she had to make to thrive in business leadership.
She also reflects on parenting lessons, including how she’s learned to park her competitive instincts when it comes to raising her children—and why redefining success matters more now than ever.
Topics Covered:- The emotional transition away from elite sport
- Mindset shifts from individual sport to business leadership
- Balancing ambition with parenting and real life
- Building resilience and patience beyond competition
- Redefining success beyond medals and titles
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