Careers in Golf PaneL

Careers in Golf Panel: Watch it Here

Speakers:

• Patrick Healy: Vice President at Outlyr
• Adam Heieck: CEO at Youth on Course
• Steve John: CEO at Monterey Peninsula Foundation

Key Takeaways:

• Sports is all about building and curating relationships
• It's about giving back, not hanging out with celebrities. Think about the purpose behind what you are doing and making a difference in peoples' lives.
• It's not about you, its about what you're doing and the service you're providing
• Anything you do in your life you have to feel good about and be proud of doing it
• You have to be a sponge in life, absorb as much information as you can
• The grind and long hours are rewarding in the end
• Always have the mindset that no job is too small, roll up your sleeves and work hard, but never forget to have fun while doing so
• Have the willingness to put yourself in any role
• Don't be afraid to take risks, go beyond your comfort zone and that's when you find your boundaries
• Don't say no to any opportunity, you don't know what is around the corner
• The only way to success is hard work!
• There's no quick fix, the only way to make your life complete, in any aspect, is hard work
• It's the people who you meet while working your tail off who are going to make a difference down the road
• Utilize your network, whether it's through personal or university connections, to land somewhere that can build a solid foundation for your career
• Surround yourself with people who matter
• You have to know what your strengths and weaknesses are
  • Know what you have, recognize it, and use it to your advantage
• Life is unpredictable, every day is different and if it's not unpredictable anymore, get out of it
• You have to embrace that no two days will look the same or you're in the wrong job
• Organizing what you can control will help you go with the flow on things that come up on a daily basis
• If you ask questions, make sure that you always listen to the answer
• Skills are secondary to attitude, personality, desire, wants, etc.
• Advice for leadership roles:
  • Prioritization is key!
  • Staying organized allows for easier delegation
  • Motivating others is a main driver for success
  • One of the hardest things is managing others, but it's also the most fulfilling thing in the end