The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

After launching season 2 of Empowerment: What’s the score? we are back with our second episode. We’d like to welcome our next guest, former professional rugby player, Jack Clifford.

After many successes playing for the England national rugby union team and Premiership side Harlequins, Jack had to hang up his boots at the age of 27 following some substantial injuries. Since then, Jack has built a new career working in Business Development for Gallagher Insurance.

We start our conversation at the very beginning of Jack’s journey to becoming a professional rugby player, key successes and wins, and the challenges faced from multiple injuries over the years. Jack opens up about the hardships of early retirement and life beyond.

A great episode with a truly empowering story! Thank you for sharing Jack.

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode, we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys. We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

We are back for season 2! We’d like to welcome our first guest, professional footballer, David Wheeler.

David plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers, previously playing for Lewes, Staines Town, Exeter City, Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth and Milton Keynes.

We uncover mental health in the professional game and the pressure associated with being a professional footballer. We also discuss psychology in sport and what could be done to improve, raise further awareness and break the stigma. David also shareswhat empowerment really means to him!

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode, we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys. We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

In our sixth episode, we welcome our guest, former professional footballer, Kári Árnason.

Kári played for Icelandic club Víkingur and the Iceland national team. He has previously played for Djurgården, AGFAarhus, EsbjergfB, PlymouthArgyle, Aberdeen, RotherhamUnited, MalmöFF, Omonia and Gençlerbirliği.

We find out about Kári's journey and what fuels his empowerment. We also highlight the importance of becoming a better you, for you!

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode, we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys.

We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

In our fifth episode, we welcome our guest, Scottish sports journalist and broadcaster, Bill Leckie.

Bill currently writes for the Scottish edition of #TheSun newspaper. He also makes regular contributions on #Talksport and BBC Radio 5 Live.

We speak to Bill about his #empowerment and the path he took to become the #journalist he wanted to be, and also why #mentalhealth is important specifically when it comes to regaining control of your own emotions.

Bill also gives us an insight into the issues surrounding racism both online and offline. 

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode, we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys.

We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

In our fourth episode, we welcome our guest former British Racing Driver and CEO of MB Partners, Mark Blundell.
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Mark competed at the very top of world motorsport, including Formula One, Indy Car and World Rally. His wins even include the prestigious LeMans 24. From 2001 through to 2008, he was integral to ITV’s multi BAFTA award-winning presenting team for Formula One.

Mark went on to share his experience, knowledge and connections through MB Partners, an athlete management and sports marketing agency, built around his core values in sport.

We start at the very beginning of Mark's Formula One career and dig deep into his biggest achievements and challenges he faced throughout his journey. 

Mark also gives us an insight into the transition from track to TV and his successful sports marketing agency MB Partners. 

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode, we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys.

We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

In our third episode, we welcome our guest, Laura Sugar. Laura is a Team GB Paralympic champion and Paracanoe athlete.

Our host, David, had the great pleasure of speaking to Laura about her journey from being a Welsh international hockey player to competing in the Paralympics and winning gold in Tokyo 2020.

We also discuss the importance of not letting disability define you and find out what really empowers Laura to be the best version of herself.

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode, we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys.

We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.  

In our second episode, we welcome former football player Louis Saha.  Louis played as a striker for teams including Newcastle United, Fulham, Manchester United, Everton, Spurs and Lazio. 

Since hanging up his boots, Louis has moved into the world of business and is the CEO and Founder of AxisStars, a community that facilitates authentic, win-win connections between pro-athletes & entertainers, their peers and trusted partners.   

Join us as we speak to Louis about his journey from football player to entrepreneur and find out what really fuels his empowerment.  

https://axisstars.com/ 

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys.

We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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The Empowerment podcast is hosted by David Winnie, former Scottish Premier League player and manager.

In our first episode we welcome our guest Hugo Scheckter. Hugo is the Founder and Managing Director of The Player Care Group and Ex Player Care at West Ham United F.C, Southampton F.C and Indy Eleven.

We sit down with Hugo to find out what fuelled his empowerment and allowed him to succeed in his career from coach to player care. Hugo shares his experiences and key learns that have shaped him into who he is today.

We also discuss the importance of player care, mental health and wellbeing in football. We break the stigma of the view that all football players are the same and speak about the pressure that is put on players to be their best at all times.

About the Player Care Group

The Player Care Group is the first company focusing on Consulting, Education & Recruitment within Player Care in a sporting context.

About Empowerment: What's the score?

The Empowerment podcast offers an insight into the lives of successful individuals and how they have been empowered to succeed both in sport and business. In each episode we ask our guests to share their experiences and discuss how they have shaped their life and career journeys.

We dig deep to find out what empowerment really means.

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