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#154 - Maggie Murphy | Turning your Anger into Passion

Apr 18, 2023

Maggie Murphy, CEO of Lewes FC, discusses how equality drives sports, bringing personality into a sport, and channeling anger into productivity.

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Quick takeaways

Gender equality in football is crucial for promoting fairness and tackling discrimination.

Football has the power to break barriers, unite communities, and empower women.

Athletes should be encouraged to express themselves and engage in meaningful initiatives beyond their sport.

Deep dives

Maggie's Journey in Football and its Influence on her Values

Maggie Murphy, CEO of Lewis Football Club, shares her journey in football and how it ignited her values of fairness. Growing up playing various sports, she fell in love with football and faced gender-based challenges, which made her realize the systemic flaws in the sport. Later, her work in human rights and anti-corruption reinforced her commitment to fairness. She connects her anger toward corruption in football with her passion to create a better and more equitable football environment.

Introduction

3min

Maggie Murphy's Journey into Football and Serendipitous Connection with Lewis

4min

The Intersection of Sports and Academics

21min

From Anger to Advocacy

11min

Harnessing Anger for Positive Change

2min

The Balancing Act of Passion and Resilience

17min

The Excitement and Growth of Women's Sports

2min

Harnessing Anger for Change and Action

2min

Maggie Murphy is the CEO of pioneering football club Lewes FC, a 100% fan-owned football club and the world's first to distribute revenue equally between its male and female teams. Maggie was elected to the FA Women's Super League and Women's Championship Board in July 2021. She previously held human rights roles at Amnesty International and was a senior global advocate at Transparency International, the world's largest anti-corruption organization.

In today's episode, Lewis and Maggie discuss how equality drives sports forward, ways to bring your own personality into a sport, and how to channel your anger into something productive.

[00:00] Introduction

[03:27] Being an Athlete Versus Being an Academic

[08:58] Transitioning from Human Rights to Anti-Corruption

[15:02] Maggie's Mindset During Her Sporting Days

[18:38] External Factors Impacting an Athlete's Success

[23:21] Bringing Your Own Personality into a Sport

[25:25] Lewes FC and What Makes it Special

[30:28] Why Maggie Agreed to Become CEO of Lewes FC

[36:13] Being Angry Is Okay - and Even Helpful

[40:45] How Journaling Can Help You Overcome Frustrations in Life

[44:20] What It's Like Running a Professional Sports Club

[48:35] Advice to Sports Clubs Looking to Stand Out