148 | From Pro Athlete to CEO: The Science of Reinvention with Idris Haroon

About this episode

Idris Haroon discusses his transition from a professional athlete to a successful CEO, highlighting the skills that facilitated his reinvention.

About the Guest Idris Haroon is a former professional football player who had a noteworthy journey through college and professional sports. He played as a defensive lineman at the University of Arizona and later in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Post his athletic career, Haroon transitioned into the business world, leveraging his leadership and teamwork skills to excel in corporate America. He now serves as an executive and entrepreneur, founding DWD Moving S...

People in this episode

Host: Toby Brooks

Guest: Idris Haroon

Topics covered

• reinvention
• athletics
• business
• leadership
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Idris Haroon
• reinvention
• professional athlete
• CEO
• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• DWD Moving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Arizona, Canadian Football League, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, DWD Moving

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