The 20 Minute Call - A Skydiving Podcast
Maxine Tate - Flight-1 & Highlight Pro Skydiving Team
Nov 20, 2023
Maxine Tate, a UK native and passionate skydiver, transitioned from a corporate career to the skies. She discusses embracing intentional living and the courage to pursue one's passions. Maxine shares her experiences as part of the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team and highlights the evolution of Flight-1's educational framework. She emphasizes valuing time and experiences over traditional success, focusing on the journey rather than trophies. With tales of self-discovery and community in skydiving, Maxine inspires listeners to seek fulfillment through bold choices.
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- Maxine Tate illustrates how rediscovering a passion for skydiving can lead to a fulfilling career transformation from the corporate world.
- She emphasizes the importance of living a life by design, assessing personal happiness and fulfillment beyond traditional definitions of security.
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Maxine Tate's Journey in Skydiving
Maxine Tate's skydiving career began unexpectedly, as her first jump at 18 was a tandem dive in London for charity. After a 15-year hiatus, she rediscovered her passion in New Zealand, propelling her into a successful new direction. Transitioning from a corporate finance career to the skydiving world, she trained under renowned instructor Mark Kirkby in Arizona and went on to represent Australia at the 2008 World Meet. Her commitment to the sport is evident through her impressive achievements, including being an instructor and an eight-time world record holder in speed skydiving.
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