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How Former Athletes Excel as Successful Business Leaders

The recent 2024 Olympic Games have left a lasting impression on viewers worldwide, showcasing the pinnacle of human achievement, resilience, and determination. These qualities, which propel athletes to excel on the global stage, are not just limited to sports. In fact, they are crucial traits for success in any field, including business. In our latest episode, host Paula Macaggi explores this powerful connection between athletics and business with the help of two remarkable guests: former athletes turned business leaders, Jenna Posner and Brian Librach.

Jenna Posner, a former U.S. national rugby player, and Brian Librach, who spent his formative years on the baseball field, have successfully transitioned from sports to thriving careers in retail leadership. Their stories are a testament to how the mental toughness, discipline, and teamwork learned on the field can translate into effective business strategies and leadership skills. During the episode, they discuss how their athletic backgrounds have shaped their approach to challenges, decision-making, and driving business growth.

One of the key insights from the episode is the importance of resilience—an attribute that athletes cultivate through years of training and competition. Jenna and Brian share how this resilience has helped them navigate the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of retail. Just as they pushed through tough games and intense training sessions, they now apply the same determination to overcome business obstacles, adapt to market changes, and lead their teams to success.

As Paula Macaggi and her guests highlight, the lessons learned from sports are invaluable for anyone in a leadership role. The ability to persevere, work as a team, and maintain focus under pressure are skills that can elevate any business professional. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply inspired by the Olympic spirit, this episode offers a wealth of insights on how to harness the power of athletic grit to achieve your business goals.

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The Future of Retail: Unified Commerce, Loyalty, and an Exclusive New Partnership

Retail is evolving fast, and OFFBounds is taking you behind the scenes. In 2025, we’re teaming up with Shoptalk for four exclusive series featuring the real leaders shaping the industry’s future.

Retail is evolving fast, and OFFBounds is taking you behind the scenes. In 2025, we’re teaming up with Shoptalk for four exclusive series featuring the real leaders shaping the industry’s future.

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Retail is evolving fast, and OFFBounds is taking you behind the scenes. In 2025, we’re teaming up with Shoptalk for four exclusive series featuring the real leaders shaping the industry’s future.

The Future of Retail: Unified Commerce, Loyalty, and an Exclusive New Partnership

Retail is evolving fast, and OFFBounds is taking you behind the scenes. In 2025, we’re teaming up with Shoptalk for four exclusive series featuring the real leaders shaping the industry’s future.

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Reinventing a 200-Year-Old Luxury Brand with AI & Automation

How do you take a 200-year-old luxury brand and make it future-proof? In this episode of OFFBounds, Carla Graça, CDO of Vista Alegre, shares how AI, automation, and personalization are transforming retail—and why Cristiano Ronaldo is now part of the story.

How do you take a 200-year-old luxury brand and make it future-proof? In this episode of OFFBounds, Carla Graça, CDO of Vista Alegre, shares how AI, automation, and personalization are transforming retail—and why Cristiano Ronaldo is now part of the story.

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How do you take a 200-year-old luxury brand and make it future-proof? In this episode of OFFBounds, Carla Graça, CDO of Vista Alegre, shares how AI, automation, and personalization are transforming retail—and why Cristiano Ronaldo is now part of the story.

Reinventing a 200-Year-Old Luxury Brand with AI & Automation

How do you take a 200-year-old luxury brand and make it future-proof? In this episode of OFFBounds, Carla Graça, CDO of Vista Alegre, shares how AI, automation, and personalization are transforming retail—and why Cristiano Ronaldo is now part of the story.

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NRF 2025: AI Agents, Social Commerce & The Future of Retail

From AI-driven shopping to the rise of Social Commerce and RFID’s breakthrough, brands must adapt fast or risk being left behind.

From AI-driven shopping to the rise of Social Commerce and RFID’s breakthrough, brands must adapt fast or risk being left behind.

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From AI-driven shopping to the rise of Social Commerce and RFID’s breakthrough, brands must adapt fast or risk being left behind.

NRF 2025: AI Agents, Social Commerce & The Future of Retail

From AI-driven shopping to the rise of Social Commerce and RFID’s breakthrough, brands must adapt fast or risk being left behind.

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How Dyson Transformed Its Global Retail Experience with Stuart Frelick

Dyson’s transformation wasn’t just about technology—it was about bold leadership, swift decision-making, and fostering a culture where everyone rallied behind a common goal. This mindset not only modernized Dyson’s retail systems but also set a new standard for innovation and customer experience.

Dyson’s transformation wasn’t just about technology—it was about bold leadership, swift decision-making, and fostering a culture where everyone rallied behind a common goal. This mindset not only modernized Dyson’s retail systems but also set a new standard for innovation and customer experience.

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Dyson’s transformation wasn’t just about technology—it was about bold leadership, swift decision-making, and fostering a culture where everyone rallied behind a common goal. This mindset not only modernized Dyson’s retail systems but also set a new standard for innovation and customer experience.

How Dyson Transformed Its Global Retail Experience with Stuart Frelick

Dyson’s transformation wasn’t just about technology—it was about bold leadership, swift decision-making, and fostering a culture where everyone rallied behind a common goal. This mindset not only modernized Dyson’s retail systems but also set a new standard for innovation and customer experience.

Interview

Greg Merrill on Transformation: Lessons from Nike’s Former Digital Leader

Transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Changing the way individuals and organizations think and work is the hardest part, but it’s also the most rewarding.

Transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Changing the way individuals and organizations think and work is the hardest part, but it’s also the most rewarding.

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Transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Changing the way individuals and organizations think and work is the hardest part, but it’s also the most rewarding.

Greg Merrill on Transformation: Lessons from Nike’s Former Digital Leader

Transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Changing the way individuals and organizations think and work is the hardest part, but it’s also the most rewarding.

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