I Love My Job
I remember that feeling when I left university, wondering what I should do for a living. I wasn't drawn to anything in particular at that point (the inspiration came much later) and I wish someone had sat me down and said "take your time, it's a big decision, and don't let money be your only guide." In this podcast, we listen to people who have embarked on a career that means something to them. Not just a job, but a vocation. Some have known all along it was what they wanted to do, and others have changed direction mid-career. What is life like when your job feels like a part of who you are?
I Love My Job
Adam - semi professional squash player & coach
Today I'm talking to Adam Turner, who started playing squash when he was six years old and basically hasn’t stopped since. He was clearly a talented and motivated young player because he reached no. 1 in England for under 13s and then again for under 15s.
In the interview, Adam talks about the choices you face between turning professional as a sports person and, alternatively, continuing to play at a high level but as a semi-professional. He seems to have found the right balance for him personally, where he still plays squash semi-professionally, while also working as the head squash coach at the Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club in Sheffield, one of the UK’s largest private sports clubs.
You can hear the love of the game in Adam’s voice and how much satisfaction it gives him to watch the people he coaches enjoy a sport that’s given him so much personally.
