Today, we have another inspiring episode about an athlete pivoting to a different world. Jelani Jenkins, a five-year NFL vet and certified mental performance coach, joins us to tell his story. In response to his challenges after leaving the NFL, Jelani founded Postseason, an app facilitating athletes’ journeys to growth, success, and fulfillment beyond sport. During today’s conversation, Jelani shares some of the blockages he overcame and how he works to help other athletes in a similar space do the same. We touch on defining and measuring success and explore the connections between Postseason and Jelani’s journey out of sports—identity challenges, community, and eliminating isolation through a platform made by athletes, for athletes. Jelani also shares advice for those transitioning from one career into another and for tech CEOs, all with a basis of embracing fear, tapping into the power of the mind and focusing on goals. Jelani weighs in on parenting, marriage, and maximizing the time you have, and much more during today’s incredibly rich conversation. Thanks for tuning in!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jelani Jenkins on LinkedIn
Jelani Jenkins on Instagram
Jelani Jenkins on Twitter
Postseason
Can’t Hurt Me 
"You Can’t Lie to Yourself with Spencer Paysinger Part I"
"You Can’t Lie to Yourself with Spencer Paysinger Part II"
The No Straight Path Podcast Kickstarter
Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram
Hubspot Podcast Network

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