Transition Talks
Stories of athletic retirement from collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes. In Transition Talks, former athletes share their stories of athletic retirement and transition, and give practical advice on how to mitigate the challenges athletes face when they retire from athletic competition. Each episode focuses on one athlete's journey after sports and a specific challenge they struggle with.
Transition Talks
Transition Talks with Former Professional Tennis Player Joanne Wallen
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Athletes Soul
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Joanne Wallen enjoyed a 14-year professional tennis career on the International Tennis Federation and WTA tours before switching to the coaching and administration side of the sport. She worked in various positions for US Tennis Association, successfully using the many skills she developed as a player in her new positions. In this interview, Joanne Wallen talks about the soft skills that make athletes great hires and how to utilize them in life beyond sports.