Sports + Outdoor Mentors
Inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for Sports and Outdoor industry leaders. Join us on an exciting journey! With three decades in the Sports and Outdoor industry, I regret having never had a mentor, and now I’m on a mission to ensure you don’t have the same regret. We aim to become the leading source of inspiration and wisdom for aspiring and current leaders in this field. We’ve embarked on a quest to uncover the valuable career and business insights you need to succeed. We sit down with industry leaders in their natural habitat to delve into their career stories, from their biggest triumphs to their most valuable lessons. Our content is inspiring and empowering with an authentic Sports and Outdoor vibe. Expect top-tier, immersive audio content that will help guide your career and fuel your ambitions. Click the follow button to keep updated with what we’re doing and be part of our journey.
Episodes
Discover the riveting world of Leadership thanks to Columbia Sportswear International Business Development Director EMEA, Esther Woollett and her path through Passion and Perseverance.
This new episode illuminates the powerful blend of tenacity, collaboration, and deep personal commitment in leadership.
Follow Esther, a dynamic executive whose career trajectory includes influential roles at global brands like Apple, Disney, Swatch,...
In this captivating episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Steve Howth, the CEO and co-founder of the pioneering UK outdoor brand, Jöttnar. Born from two decades of gruelling military experience and a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors, Steve shares the inception story of Jöttnar, tracing back to his compelling decision to join the Royal Marines at 19 and the pivotal role the Norwegian environment played in shaping h...
Join us in this riveting episode of "Sports and Outdoor Mentors" as we dive into the inspiring journey of Amanda Calder-McLaren, the CMO of Montirex and former North Face executive.
Discover how Amanda transitioned from a gospel choir singer in North London to a key player in the outdoor sports industry.
We discuss her bold moves and fearless questions that defined her career path, her pivotal role during The North Face's explosive...
In this insightful episode, Equip Outdoor Technologies, Executive Chairman Matt Gowar shares his remarkable 30-year journey in the outdoor industry, from founding Equip Outdoor Technologies to acquiring and leading iconic brands like RAB and Lowe Alpine.
He delves into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the strategic acquisitions that propelled his company forward, and the leadership philosophy that guided his success.
Matt di...
Step into the empowering world of Ruth Oberrauch, the trailblazing Vice President of the Oberalp Group, as we explore her remarkable journey across various domains of marketing, HR, sustainability, and brand management.
Our latest episode unveils Ruth's story, from her initial uncertainties to her profound impact on the outdoor industry. Hear about her transformative experiences from fashion retail to leading sustainability efforts...
Dive into an enriching conversation with Markus Hupach, CEO of ARION, and explore the vast terrain of leadership within the sports and outdoor industry.
With an expansive career that includes pivotal roles at Runners Point, Sport 2000, and ASICS, Markus brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for sports that started in his childhood. This episode not only tracks his professional evolution but also delves into his transfor...
Join us for an inspiring episode of "Sports+Outdoor Mentors," where we delve deep into the captivating journey of Andrew Denton, CEO of the UK Outdoor Industries Association.
With nearly four decades of experience, Andrew shares his remarkable story from aspiring zookeeper to a leading figure in the sports and outdoor industry.
Discover how his passion for the outdoors, relentless persistence, and visionary leadership transformed...
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Juan Vargues, the dynamic President and CEO of Dometic Group, on this episode of Sports and Outdoor Mentors. Delve into the compelling story of a leader who transformed an industrial heavyweight into a trendsetting outdoor lifestyle brand, making waves across the globe.
In this deep dive, Juan Vargues shares the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership ethos, from early personal challe...
In this captivating second episode of our two-part series on Sports and Outdoor Mentors, we dive deep with Franco Fogliato, the visionary CEO and President of Salomon.
Starting from humble beginnings in junior sales roles, Franco quickly ascended to leadership positions at industry giants like The North Face and Columbia Sportswear, bringing a wealth of experience and insights.
This episode not only uncovers Franco's unique philoso...
In this gripping first episode of a two-part series of Sports+Outdoor Mentors, we dive deep into the life of Franco Fogliato, a luminary in the sports and outdoor industry and the visionary CEO and President of Salomon.
From humble beginnings in a small Italian town, Franco shares his transformative journey through pivotal moments, from rejecting a lucrative banking career for the love of the outdoors to leading Salomon to achieve ...
Dive into an inspiring Sports+Outdoor Mentors episode featuring Nick Giles, Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Leisure.
Despite audio challenges, this interview at their headquarters is a goldmine of insights on overcoming personal adversity, leading digital transformation in a traditional map-making company, and the crucial role of passion in leadership.
Discover how Nick's early experiences and love for the outdoors shaped his...
Discover the Art of Leadership and Cultural Innovation with Noa Perry-Reifer, Chief People Officer at On
Join us with Noa Perry-Reifer, the visionary Chief People Officer at On, the renowned sports and outdoor brand making waves worldwide. Noa reveals the secrets behind fostering a thriving culture of innovation, driving exponential growth, and leveraging failures to fuel success.
**What You'll Learn:**
- Leadership in the Sports I...
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
In this episode, Icebug Co-Founder & CEO David Ekelund talks about the challenges of founding and running a family business, his people leadership approach but also his commitment to sustainability, and much more.
David Ekelun...
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
Peak Performance President & CEO, Sara Molnar shares insights into her journey from law to leadership, finding the right balance as well as the importance of diversity and much more.
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Owning the family business and becoming a Premium brand: the journey of Norrøna CEO Jørgen Jørgensen
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
Norrøna CEO Jørgen Jørgensen talks about running the 4th-generation family business, his ability to learn from mistakes, being interested in everything, the importance of putting the consumer first, having the right team, and much...
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
In this episode, meet Nick Hounsfield, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of The Wave, Inland Surfing as he shares insights into life before The Wave, his motivation, his struggles and much...
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
In this episode, Daniel Macaulay, Founder of Brandwave Marketing, shares insights into life-changing events, identifying his why and following it, bad decisions and much more.
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Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
In this episode, Richard Collier, CEO of Jack Wolfskin, shares valuable insights into his career path from being a middle-distance runner, his time at Adidas as a Product Manager, being a consultant, leading the product creati...
Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.
Join us every Sunday for a new episode.
In this episode, meet Franz Bittmann, Founder & CEO of namuk, the kids' brand, as he shares insights into life before Namuk, the challenges of finding a home/work balance, sustainability, and much more.
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Meet Greg Nieuwenhuys, the Chairman of Mammut and Wattbike, as he shares insights on putting family first, his competitiveness, cultural differences, vulnerability, AI, sustainability, and much more.
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