Ep 19: Life’s Playbook: Bryan Charleau.

Rewrite Your Life Story Podcast

Episode 19: Life's Playbook with Bryan Charleau

 

Many athletes struggle with identity loss when transitioning out of sports because their sense of self is tied so closely to their performance and structured training regimens. This transition can be disorienting but also offers opportunities for personal growth if athletes can harness the skills they gained from sports in other areas of life.

 

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Charleau, author of the book  "Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional" and found the Pitching Sales Consultancy to help young sales professionals mold their careers. Bryan grew up in a small town in Canada and  went to Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Bryan played 5 years of football in the city, three years into his student-athlete career he tore his ACL in spring camp. He felt devastated and struggled to recover, especially away from home and his support network. Breaking the news to loved ones was difficult, and uncertainty loomed. While he leaned on teammates and friends for support, it could still feel lonely. After rehab, Bryan returned to sports for a fresh ending to his athletic career. Yet, after university, uncertainty about the future without athletics persisted.

 

Bryan discusses his transition from being an athlete to a career in sales, highlighting the challenges he encountered in aligning his job with his goals. This journey inspired him to write a book to aid others in similar situations, emphasizing the importance of learning and growth from challenging experiences. Bryan's approach to sales involves self-awareness, authenticity, and integrity. He also advises against unrealistic expectations in pursuit of success while emphasizing the pivotal role mentors played in his own career. Bryan encourages others to seek out mentors who provide genuine guidance without exploitation. Bryan also discusses the significance of organization and accountability in achieving success. He suggests finding a system that works for oneself and being punctual and reliable.

 

Tune in to this episode and discover Bryan's valuable insights on accepting your current situation, seeking support, self-reflection, personal growth, and the essential mindset of moving forward despite setbacks. Learn also the importance of transferring skills across different areas of life and underscores the need for both external and internal accountability. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable wisdom and inspiration for your own journey!

Episode Highlights:

• Bryan overcame challenges, including tearing his ACL twice during his university athletics career.
• Coping with the devastating feeling and dealing with uncertainty.
• Coping with injuries and relying on support networks.
• Bryan's experience transitioning out of sports and the struggle with identity loss.
• Challenges in finding a job that aligns with personal goals.
• Bryan's book "Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional" to help others in similar situations.
• Bryan's approach to helping people in sales, including authenticity and integrity.
• Accepting one's current situation before making changes and seeking support from a network.
• The concept of falling forward and maintaining a mindset for progress.
• The importance of external and internal accountability.

 

About Bryan

Bryan Charleau grew up in a small town, played football at Concordia University in Montreal, and overcame two major ACL injuries to end his football career on his terms. Afterward, he moved to the Greater Toronto Area in 2015, started a successful sales career, and authored a book sharing his sales journey and insights. His book  "Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional"  gave him a renewed sense of purpose and allowed him to help others in the profession. In 2021, he switched companies to advance his career while continuing to support fellow sales professionals.

 

Connect with Bryan:

• Website | pitchingsalesconsulting.com
• LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/bryancharleau
• Instagram | @pitchingsales
• Book | Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional