Our next session with Bath Rugby Foundation underlines that as young entrepreneurs, you can learn from a wide range of areas. What can be taken from professional sports – team work, bouncebackability? And from the charity, importance of inclusivity and engagement..? #EntreConfGO
All this and more is covered with our trio from Bath Rugby Foundation: Jonno Wood, Phil Owens and Liam Lintern.
Through inclusion, education and social interaction, Bath Rugby Foundation builds life skills and develops confidence to improve young lives right across Bath and beyond. They helped over 4,000 children in the year 2022/23, changing young lives for the better.
Jonno said: “Everyone deserves a shot, and everyone can help each other to turn their life around.”
On working with young entrepreneurs:
“When you’ve met one person, you’ve met one person. There are never the same types of personalities when meeting young and aspiring entrepreneurs.”
Phil said: “When someone feels like they are underperforming, we ask what is happening and listen whilst also creating a safe space. Go with them on it but get an understanding of what they are going through. I’ve put myself in a good position in order to help get those who are struggling to get themselves in a good position, no matter how much time and support it takes.”
Liam said: “Being in a dark place or discomfort feels like you’re at a crossroads not knowing what way to go. Young people do a lot of things to take away from conversations, e.g. trying to get attention on themselves by being removed from a lesson or throwing things around. My advice to get out of that dark place would be to celebrate the small wins as it will pick you up.”
Safe spaces are different for a lot of people, and you need to create boundaries around it. Make a space that allows people to open up, be vulnerable and tell you what’s going on, and be confident in knowing you’re going to help them.
Find out more information on the Foundation here and how they can help: https://lnkd.in/ecRc2fYK