There is so much we can learn from athletes about leadership, routines, and growth, which is why we’re thrilled to have Gabi Ruffels, Team AvidXchange’s sponsored professional golfer, on the podcast. In this episode, Gabi shares her road to the LPGA Tour, the team that helps her grow on a daily basis, and the routines she maintains both at home and on the road.
Gabi Ruffels is an Australian-American LPGA Tour player. After becoming the number-one ranked junior tennis player in Australia at age 12, Gabi transitioned to playing golf and is now in her rookie year on the LPGA Tour.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Pivoting is crucial to make sure your heart is still in the game. Even though Gabi was at the top of her game in tennis at a young age, she pivoted to a different sport and has had tremendous success.
If you travel a lot, allow your routines to be flexible. Pick the most important parts of your routine (for Gabi it’s working on her golf game and getting in a workout) and make those the things you stick to on the road.
Golf may be a “solo sport,” there is still an entire team behind every golfer that’s helping them improve. Who’s on your team? Ask them for consistent feedback and guidance, and you will certainly grow as a result.
“The Power of Change” is an AvidXchange podcast hosted by Michael Praeger, Co-Founder and CEO of AvidXchange. On this show business leaders discuss leadership topics, industry trends, and embracing change during good and bad times.
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