Focus on Robin Hislip

You will notice Robin from our front page, we have used him in some of our images, he was one of the first Athletes we spoke with and is a super nice guy!

A great article published in TRU (Talk Rugby Union) written by rugby journalist Chris Heal. 

Robin has been working with Second Peak Performance whilst playing for Saracens, in the English Premiership and European Cup.

Robin, who has just signed a new contract to join Edinburgh Rugby for the start of the 2023 / 24 season and is thinking hard about his life after professional sport.

Robin took part in the free 30 minute Second Peak Performance Discovery Call, giving us the chance to understand where he was on his transition journey. He had already decided that a career in sales was the path he wanted to explore.

We then completed an Athlete workshop, this involved covering some key areas, we focused on maximizing LinkedIn, supporting him with his C.V. and understanding the results of his DISCUS psychometric test. Robin has since stepped up his networking and has arranged some work experience in medical sales whilst still playing. 

What Athletes Say What Businesses Say What Leaders Say

There are so many skills that you develop in sports, that are applicable to so many industries and actually those industries are calling out for it. Businesses are looking for a different skillset

Kelly Davies, UK Director of Ashoka Everyone a Changemaker and Cymru Football Foundation Chair

Not everybody has those skills and behaviors. High performance behaviours are high performance – They aren’t just high performance in sport behaviours

Craig Anthony – CEO British Wrestling

You have to have one eye on it (career transition). I have been super lucky in the sense of having the 15-year career, coming to an end with good health intact.

Whereas some guys who I played with only got to their early 20s before a horrible injury has caused a complete change, which was definitely not expected. It’s always something any athlete needs to keep an eye on throughout their career

Rob Miller – Newcastle, Sale, Wasps

The space Second Peak Performance are working in, it terms of the transition piece is both warranted and needed! We have seen time and time again people struggle with transition. Transition means something different for everybody and will look completely different to every individual

James Parkes – Saracens, Leeds, Gloucester. Founder of the MyDay App

Whilst I am still a professional Athlete, I am getting prepared for a smooth transition into a career in Sales. Second Peak Performance support me by being someone to discuss ideas with and offer practical support.

Robin Hislop – Saracens and Scotland

Working with Second Peak Performance allowed me to have important conversations around transition and what life can look like after sport. Transitioning into a different world is daunting, so it’s great to meet people who are passionate about offering support

Tom Cruse – Northampton Saints

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