73: Cecil Jee Thomas - From Football Pro to Content Creator

2ndwind Academy Podcast

In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Cecil Jee Thomas, a former professional footballer and dancer turned dynamic presenter and content creator. Cecil's journey is a testament to defying people's expectations, from being told he won't amount to anything bigger than being incredibly talented, Cecil now stands as a beacon of inspiration, from hosting TV shows and speaking to fans around the world at some of the biggest sporting arenas.

Alongside being a successful performer in acting, dancing, and modelling, Cecil is the founder of Talent Transfer, where he spearheads Talent Transfer Talks at professional football clubs all over the UK. He uses his journey through challenging industries to highlight the transferable skills and use them to open the minds of academy players to understand what they can achieve both during and after their football careers.

Tune in to learn more about:

• His first heartbreak in his strive to achieve his football dream
• Where he placed his talent in performing arts whilst pursuing his dream
• Troubles he faced in his sports career that didn't match his expectations of this dream
• Skills he brought from football into his performing arts exploration
• What helped him realise that he was soaring for more than just a dance
• Valuable Insights on how best you can set yourself up for your second wind from his experiences

…and so much more!

Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out www.2ndwind.io

Links:

Website: www.talent-transfer.co.uk

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cecil_jee?ig

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecil-jee-thomas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cecil_jee?

Watch Cecil's life Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH3QcBDQ

Capitoli

1. From Football Dream to Career Transition (00:00:00)

2. Challenges and Disillusionment in Professional Football (00:09:23)

3. Differences in Dance, Football, Music (00:16:35)

4. Transitioning From Football to New Career (00:26:23)

5. Skills Transfer (00:36:50)

6. Youth Football and Mental Health (00:44:05)

7. Journey to Becoming a Dancer (00:48:17)