Life After Sport: Navigating Identity and Purpose Beyond Competition
Explore the identity crisis athletes face after sport and how to rebuild purpose, belonging and meaning with Chartered Psychologist Steven Sylvester.
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Sunday 02 November - 16:30 - Online Webinar
Overview
Stepping away from competition can feel like stepping into a void.
For many athletes, the end of a sporting career brings a powerful question:
“Who am I now?”
In this live webinar, Steven Sylvester, Chartered Psychologist and former professional cricketer, joins Zak to unpack the emotional and psychological transition that follows life in elite sport.
Together, they explore how to navigate identity, purpose, and belonging once the noise of performance fades.
About the Conversation
Drawing on decades of experience supporting athletes, leaders, and high-performing teams, Steven shares practical insights into:
Redefining personal values beyond sport.
Rebuilding confidence after stepping away from competition.
Finding meaning in contribution rather than comparison.
The importance of sharing a conversation - A Tribute to Ricky Hatton
This isn’t just for athletes, it’s for anyone facing change, transition, or uncertainty about what comes next.
Through real stories and grounded reflection, the session explores how to carry lessons from sport into life, leadership, and wellbeing.
Why Attend
Understand the psychology of career transition in high-performance environments.
Learn strategies to support identity and purpose beyond sport.
Gain perspective on how reflection and self-awareness foster resilience and growth.
Profile Summary
Steven Sylvester
is a Chartered Psychologist and former professional cricketer who helps athletes, leaders and teams perform with purpose beyond competition. His work explores identity, mindset, and what it means to succeed with integrity.
EA5 Deep Dive Series
Real stories. Honest reflection. Lessons that last.
Join the conversation and bring your thoughts, perspectives and questions for an interactive Q&A after the talk. This webinar is part of our EA5 Deep Dive series where you can gain insights that can help you lead, coach, and live with greater clarity and self-understanding.
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