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Own your sensitivities. Wear them like a badge of honour. When you own your sensitive nature, no one can use it against you." - Ash Alves Over the years, I’ve dedicated countless hours studying human psychology and the neurobiology behind mental health disorders, including sports psychology. But with all honesty, I wanted to understand my own brain. It’s a topic I bring into conversations whenever and wherever I believe an impact can be made. Athletes are often perceived as unbreakable, but the truth is they are as human as anyone else—vulnerable, sensitive, and sometimes struggling. More athletes are starting to speak up about mental health, and it’s powerful. But real change happens when we—the viewers, the followers, the supporters—create safe spaces for them to seek help and have their voices heard. It’s not weakness. It’s courage. It’s not sensitivity. It’s strength. Let’s normalize that. - On a similar note, I’m incredibly proud to share the launch of the FIFA 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞, led by Ornella Desirée Bellia. My team and I have dedicated relentless energy and passion to curating this initiative, designed to empower players beyond the pitch. It’s not just about physical performance. It’s about building futures, protecting well-being, and creating spaces where athletes thrive as people first. Modules: 1. The success playbook: Navigating football management 𝟐. 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 3. Winning off the pitch: Mastering life and financial planning 4. Inspire, innovate, influence: Personal branding and communication 5. For the world and for the people: The power of philanthropy 6. Business Case Studies Applications are now open. Please share: https://lnkd.in/e4uw_Ax3 Congrats team and those who have helped in the process: Alvaro Ruiz-Ocaña, Marcos Picalló Aguilar, Alvaro Carias, 𝐑𝐢𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐢, Vesela Stoilova, Nisrein Al Qaisi, Federico Pérez, Thiago Slovinski Garcia #mentalhealthmatters