Ex-national athlete U.K. Shyam’s playbook for career transitions | Work It #CNA
Ex-national athlete U.K. Shyam’s playbook for career transitions | Work It
At an age when most people are in their early career years, 29-year-old sprinter U.K. Shyam retired from the track. The former national 100m record holder in Singapore shares with hosts Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan how his first career switch was “not by choice” but crucial in preparing him for future career shifts in an ever-changing job market.
03:05 Retiring from track at 29
04:54 Watching peers move ahead in their careers
06:54 Falling in love with philosophy
07:50 Pursuing teaching over academia
08:54 The importance of upskilling
11:31 How athletics builds resilience
12:20 Teaching was a culture shock
14:43 Job rejection and self-worth
15:51 Employers play it too safe
22:52 Athlete mindset fuels persistence
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