Driving High Performance: From Elite Sport to Entrepreneurship with Nick Maxwell

About this episode

Nick Maxwell discusses his transition from elite sports to entrepreneurship and the parallels between both fields.

In this episode, Shane and Andrea sit down with former Collingwood Football Club captain and Eclat CEO, Nick Maxwell, to explore his transition from professional football into the business world. Nick shares what led him to pivot into a new chapter of his career, why he finds the lives of business owners so interesting, and the importance of building connections and community. They dive into the differences, and more importantly the similarities, between elite sport and business; including the importance of seeking and giving feedback, striving for consistency, showing respect at all levels, and how creating the right environment helps individuals and teams perform at their best. Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-maxwell-060a2922/ Explore Eclat: https://eclat.com/ More from Aintree Group: https://aintreegroup.com.au/

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane, Andrea

Guest: Nick Maxwell

Topics covered

• high performance
• entrepreneurship
• elite sport
• business transition
• feedback
• community building

Keywords

• high performance
• entrepreneurship
• Nick Maxwell
• Collingwood Football Club
• Eclat
• feedback
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Collingwood Football Club, Eclat, Aintree Group

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