ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE CHANGE FROM PLAYER TO LEADER?

2ndwind the career discovery and transition platform for sportspeople.

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"An amazing 78 percent of NFL players find themselves bankrupt or financially stressed within two years of retirement.  And 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of walking off the court."

Andy Stanley, Sports Illustrated

HOW WE DO IT

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BE INSPIRED

Explore career journeys from aspiring & elite athletes. Be inspired by their fears, mistakes and mishaps. Learn who they were, what the have become and where they are going.

2

BE GUIDED

Still trying to figure out what's next? Our platform guides and nudges you to join the dots in identifying your key transferable skills.

3

BE CONNECTED

We will educate, prepare and connect you to partners that can steer you onto the right path. Open up to a network of peers that walked, ran, swung, swam, kicked and leaped like you.

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Athlete Career Design

Are you an elite athlete looking to transition from the world of sports to a fulfilling career in business? Have you ticked the boxes but are still unsure of the next step?

This 7-week virtual program is designed to help athletes like you unleash your 2nd wind and boss the game that follows.

With a tight-knit group of like-minded individuals, the Career Design Bootcamp offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections and learn from others' experiences.

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Speaking & Workshops

Ryan is a dynamic and experienced public speaker and facilitator, adept at creating & delivering compelling seminars for diverse audiences. Co-created topics include:

~ Equipping athletes for the first year of (real) work

~ The power of progress & how to measure it

~ An athlete's feedback loop

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Lifestyle & Career Coaching

Ryan offers virtual and/or in-person coaching sessions that are designed to help you intentionally create your future. Through evidence-based methods and practices, Ryan will guide you through a client-centred approach that unleashes your potential.

One-on-one coaching is by invitation only and is limited to 3 clients at one time. Don't let doubt and uncertainty hold you back. Start creating the future you deserve.

Testimonials

  • FinTech Startup

    “We needed a clear path to scale and attract investment. Secondwind Advisory built us a strategic blueprint that enabled both a $4M equity raise and a $20M debt facility. Their roadmap gave us focus, credibility, and the structure to launch and grow fast.”

  • CFO, Manufacturing Company

    “Previous ERP projects stalled from lack of coordination. The team’s project management skills delivered our system upgrade on time and budget, boosting sales by 25% and giving us real-time margin visibility for the first time. Their structure made all the difference.”

  • Executive Director, Government Agency

    “We lacked control and transparency in our programs, missing savings opportunities. Ryan and his team established a PMO that delivered $8M annual savings and $55M net benefits, while increasing leadership confidence through robust reporting and risk management.”

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2ND WIND

Take the next step toward clarity, purpose, and momentum. Book a consultation with our experts today.

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