2024 Crossing the Pond Podcast created and hosted by Gary Adair

Crossing The Pond

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Welcome to Crossing The Pond Podcast, hosted by Gary Adair, who ventured to the US in 2003 with a plan to stay for just three months, only to find himself still there 20 plus years later. This podcast offers a candid look at the personal challenges and triumphs that come with major life transitions. Gary and his guests share their unique experiences of navigating the literal and metaphorical ponds of life. Whether that means relocating to a new country, rebounding from health challenges, embarking on career changes, or overcoming personal obstacles.www.crossingthepondpodcast.com

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2024 Crossing the Pond Podcast created and hosted by Gary Adair

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#5 - Connection - Andy Roderick 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 05.02.2024 43:12

Gary hosts Andy Roderick this week, who first came to the US after completing his studies at Loughborough University in 1988. For the past 36 years he has worked in the Youth Sports industry, recently transitioning into a role as a Head of Business Development for 3 Step Sports. The constant theme throughout this episode is the significance of connection and networking. We discuss it’s professiona...

#4 - Resilience - Sue Page 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 29.01.2024 37:08

In this episode Gary talks to Sue Page about the topic of Resilience. Sue came to the US in 2005 and having worked in the corporate sales structure for 25 years, she is currently forging her own path in the health and wellness field. The self-confessed, "recovered yo-yo dieter, lifter of heavy things and champion and advocate for menopausal women everywhere" has founded 'FortyFiftyFabulous", worki...

#3 - Sacrifice - Jason Grubb 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 22.01.2024 32:56

Jason Grubb joins Gary this week to talk about decision and moves that have been made during their time in the US and what exactly is sacrificed in order to progress. Grubb began his coaching journey with UKElite Soccer in 2004, rising through the ranks of youth, college and professional soccer to him in his current role as a member of the 1st team coaching staff at Major League Soccer side Austin...

#2 - Risk - Phil Trowler 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 15.01.2024 35:23

Gary is joined this week by Phil Trowler to talk about Risk. They touch on how some people constantly seek adventure and new opportunities, whereas others find it a terrifying prospect. Talking about chances they've taken and look at constantly calculating the odds of success or failure. Phil Trowler has worked in the Finance and Online Gaming industry for the past 25 years, Beginning a career at...

#1 - Friendship - Robert Francis Gibson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 08.01.2024 30:27

In this episode Gary is joined by a former colleague and longtime friend, Bob Gibson. They'll be talking about one of the main reasons people are successful when working overseas, friendships. How they start, how they are navigated and ultimately, why people stay friends. Bob Gibson is a certified Coach Educator and President of a Youth Sports Brand. He has a background in personnel development an...

#0 - Trailer 03.01.2024 0:34

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