Life Beyond the Cage: Finding a Greater Purpose
Explore life after a career-ending injury - and how resilience, support and community helped Shay Walsh find a greater purpose beyond the cage.
Explore life after a career-ending injury - and how resilience, support and community helped Shay Walsh find a greater purpose beyond the cage.
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Thursday 06 November - 13:00 - Online Webinar - Sign up Here
Overview
One year on from the premiere of A Journey to Greatness, former MMA World Champion Shay Walsh returns to share what life looks like after seeing his story on the big screen.
In this reflective webinar, Shay joins Zak Sylvester to explore how his journey, from a career-ending injury to building a thriving community gym, has reshaped how he sees success, identity and purpose.
This is a conversation about perspective: what happens when the spotlight fades, the noise quiets, and you begin to understand your story in a new way.
About the Conversation
With a year’s distance from the premiere, Shay shares what it felt like to watch his story back, the emotions, lessons, and perspective that come from revisiting his journey.
Together with Zak, he’ll discuss:
How injury forced him to rethink his purpose and direction.
How love, care and support helped him navigate difficult times.
How his experiences now guide the way he leads and supports others.
This isn’t just a conversation about sport, it’s about self-understanding, legacy, and the courage to keep growing after one chapter ends.
Why Attend
Gain perspective on how adversity and reflection can create growth.
Learn what it means to find purpose beyond performance.
Discover how sharing your story can help others find direction in theirs.
Profile Summary
Shay Walsh is a former MMA World Champion, coach and mentor whose journey from athlete to leader has inspired a new generation of fighters. His story reflects resilience, reflection, and the pursuit of purpose beyond the cage.
Conversations That Matter
Real stories. Honest reflection. Lessons that last.
Join the conversation and bring your thoughts, perspectives and questions for an interactive Q&A after the talk. This webinar is part of our new series: Conversations That Matter, and take away insights that can help you lead, coach, and live with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Register Now
Click the button below to sign up for the webinar. We look forward to seeing you there.
Details:
Thursday 06 November - 13:00 - Online Webinar - Sign up Here
Overview
One year on from the premiere of A Journey to Greatness, former MMA World Champion Shay Walsh returns to share what life looks like after seeing his story on the big screen.
In this reflective webinar, Shay joins Zak Sylvester to explore how his journey, from a career-ending injury to building a thriving community gym, has reshaped how he sees success, identity and purpose.
This is a conversation about perspective: what happens when the spotlight fades, the noise quiets, and you begin to understand your story in a new way.
About the Conversation
With a year’s distance from the premiere, Shay shares what it felt like to watch his story back, the emotions, lessons, and perspective that come from revisiting his journey.
Together with Zak, he’ll discuss:
How injury forced him to rethink his purpose and direction.
How love, care and support helped him navigate difficult times.
How his experiences now guide the way he leads and supports others.
This isn’t just a conversation about sport, it’s about self-understanding, legacy, and the courage to keep growing after one chapter ends.
Why Attend
Gain perspective on how adversity and reflection can create growth.
Learn what it means to find purpose beyond performance.
Discover how sharing your story can help others find direction in theirs.
Profile Summary
Shay Walsh is a former MMA World Champion, coach and mentor whose journey from athlete to leader has inspired a new generation of fighters. His story reflects resilience, reflection, and the pursuit of purpose beyond the cage.
Conversations That Matter
Real stories. Honest reflection. Lessons that last.
Join the conversation and bring your thoughts, perspectives and questions for an interactive Q&A after the talk. This webinar is part of our new series: Conversations That Matter, and take away insights that can help you lead, coach, and live with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Register Now
Click the button below to sign up for the webinar. We look forward to seeing you there.
Details:
Thursday 06 November - 13:00 - Online Webinar - Sign up Here
Overview
One year on from the premiere of A Journey to Greatness, former MMA World Champion Shay Walsh returns to share what life looks like after seeing his story on the big screen.
In this reflective webinar, Shay joins Zak Sylvester to explore how his journey, from a career-ending injury to building a thriving community gym, has reshaped how he sees success, identity and purpose.
This is a conversation about perspective: what happens when the spotlight fades, the noise quiets, and you begin to understand your story in a new way.
About the Conversation
With a year’s distance from the premiere, Shay shares what it felt like to watch his story back, the emotions, lessons, and perspective that come from revisiting his journey.
Together with Zak, he’ll discuss:
How injury forced him to rethink his purpose and direction.
How love, care and support helped him navigate difficult times.
How his experiences now guide the way he leads and supports others.
This isn’t just a conversation about sport, it’s about self-understanding, legacy, and the courage to keep growing after one chapter ends.
Why Attend
Gain perspective on how adversity and reflection can create growth.
Learn what it means to find purpose beyond performance.
Discover how sharing your story can help others find direction in theirs.
Profile Summary
Shay Walsh is a former MMA World Champion, coach and mentor whose journey from athlete to leader has inspired a new generation of fighters. His story reflects resilience, reflection, and the pursuit of purpose beyond the cage.
Conversations That Matter
Real stories. Honest reflection. Lessons that last.
Join the conversation and bring your thoughts, perspectives and questions for an interactive Q&A after the talk. This webinar is part of our new series: Conversations That Matter, and take away insights that can help you lead, coach, and live with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Register Now
Click the button below to sign up for the webinar. We look forward to seeing you there.
Details:
Thursday 06 November - 13:00 - Online Webinar - Sign up Here
Overview
One year on from the premiere of A Journey to Greatness, former MMA World Champion Shay Walsh returns to share what life looks like after seeing his story on the big screen.
In this reflective webinar, Shay joins Zak Sylvester to explore how his journey, from a career-ending injury to building a thriving community gym, has reshaped how he sees success, identity and purpose.
This is a conversation about perspective: what happens when the spotlight fades, the noise quiets, and you begin to understand your story in a new way.
About the Conversation
With a year’s distance from the premiere, Shay shares what it felt like to watch his story back, the emotions, lessons, and perspective that come from revisiting his journey.
Together with Zak, he’ll discuss:
How injury forced him to rethink his purpose and direction.
How love, care and support helped him navigate difficult times.
How his experiences now guide the way he leads and supports others.
This isn’t just a conversation about sport, it’s about self-understanding, legacy, and the courage to keep growing after one chapter ends.
Why Attend
Gain perspective on how adversity and reflection can create growth.
Learn what it means to find purpose beyond performance.
Discover how sharing your story can help others find direction in theirs.
Profile Summary
Shay Walsh is a former MMA World Champion, coach and mentor whose journey from athlete to leader has inspired a new generation of fighters. His story reflects resilience, reflection, and the pursuit of purpose beyond the cage.
Conversations That Matter
Real stories. Honest reflection. Lessons that last.
Join the conversation and bring your thoughts, perspectives and questions for an interactive Q&A after the talk. This webinar is part of our new series: Conversations That Matter, and take away insights that can help you lead, coach, and live with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Register Now
Click the button below to sign up for the webinar. We look forward to seeing you there.
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