The Post Game Podcast Ep. 52 - Kelsey O'Connor: From D1 Softball to a Professional Speaking Career
Kelsey O’Connor is a motivational speaker and former Division 1 Softball Player at NC State University.
A career ending head injury put an end to athletic career, but a viral commencement speech at graduation made her realize a new path.
Today, she travels the country sharing her story and perspective.
What You’ll Learn About:
- Kelsey’s softball career ending abruptly
- Her Speech at NC State’s graduation
- Building a speaking business
- Living beyond “labels”
- Her thoughts on Preparation
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Intro to Kelsey
(2:30) – NC State experience
(6:00) – Her injury
(12:00) – Softball ending abruptly
(14:30) – Comparison to other people
(17:15) – Speech at graduation
(19:45) – Self-awareness
(24:00) – Launching a speaking career
(27:30) – Learning the business side of speaking
(30:30) – Starting her podcast
(32:15) – Hiring a coach
(33:45) – Preparation
(35:45) – Her Faith
(42:45) – Where to find Kelsey
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Email Me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
Intro Song: Days Go Bye