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Episode #231: How can your Personal Principle Declaration support you when pursuing a career in the sports industry?

Ed Bowers

This  podcast which is a solo episode.

Last week I had a client call and the first thing my client said "Ed before we start our call I want to say 3 things to you, I want to say thank you for your:

1.Kindness

2. Personality

3. Honesty

Honestly, I was speechless , and I am a person who find it hard to accept 'praise' because I thrive to try and get better. But this was different because the three things the client said related to my Personal Principle  Declaration which is an exercise I did from a book called School of Greatness which is a self-development book written by Lewis Howes.

According to Lewis Howes from his book School of Greatness your Personal Principles Declaration is:

Is a vision exercise is the statement of who you will be and what you will stand for in your life, even in the toughest moments. You are declaring to yourself to your world with 5 principles  is what you stand for and live by, no matter what comes your way.

So this quote above is from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey explaining what Principles are relating to human behaviour and attitude.

In this podcast I share how creating my own Personal Persona Declaration has influenced my sports career development. 

Here is my Personal Principles Declaration:

1. Always Smile & Be Confident

2. Be honest and tell the 'Real' Truth

3.Always give your BEST to help others.

4.No matter what, be proud of your achievements.

5.Be inspired by the people around.

6.Always be grateful, there is always somebody behind you who is worse off!

How to create your 'Personal Principles Declaration' Exercise:

Step 1: grab a pen & paper

Step 2: One onside paper put: Who is ...Your Name....

Step 3: Flip the paper and write 5 Principles you want to apply to be YOUR 5 Personal Principles Declaration. (Remember from Lewis  your 5 principles  is what you stand for and live by, no matter what comes your way)

Then you are done!

Keep this piece of paper with you and when you are having a good or bad day and come back to this piece of paper as a reminder of who you are and how you want to known in the sports industry!

CLICK PLAY above and learn more about the benefits WHY you should create your 'Personal Principles Declaration'.

Fiona has over 25 years of experience working in Sports Marketing and currently she is the Co-founder at Winners. Where she specialise in Customer Relationship Management to support her clients with the use of data so they capitalise on opportunities in the sports industry.

Brenda is a Sports Scholar from the University of South Florida. Currently, she is at the Consumer Intelligence and Analytics Department at the Tampa Bay Lightnings, who are a professional Ice hockey team. If you want to understand the importance of ‘Data Analytics’ in the sports industry, it’s a MUST listen.

This week, it’s my pleasure to introduce, Geoff Wilson, a Key Note Speaker, FIFA Consultant and Owner of Geoff Wilson Consulting. Where he specialise in strategic planning, marketing, business development and event management in the sports industry.

Rebecca Charlton, a Sports Broadcaster. Where she specialises in writing and  commentating on television on Eurosport and ITV4 on Elite Cycling.

Bill is a sports academic and the Founding Director on the Sport & Entertainment Management MBA Program at the University of South Florida. Where he specials in teaching his students how to apply their sports degree education in the employment world of the sports industry.

During his time at University he has gained work experience in the legal sector with companies and law firms around the world.

In 2010, Tanni became a Baroness in theHouse of Lords,  Where she debates in parliament about social issue such as disability rights, welfare reform and sport.

Also Dan has worked with a variety of professional sports teams such as England Rugby, England Golf and football teams in the premiership and championship English Football league such as AFC Bournemouth and Derby County Football Club.

Tim is a Sports Scholar. Where he specialises in ‘Motor Neuroscience’ in sports and exercise.


Very recently he has started a Podcast show with Chris Kerr called the ‘Dugout Debate Podcast’


Where the both discuss about important topics & issues in modern day sports. It’s a MUST listen if you are a student studying sports at college or university.


Nick is a ‘Sleep Specialist’ and founder of the Sport Sleep Coach. With over 30 years of experience in the world of sleep and 15 years dedicated to Elite Sports. Working with elite  athletes, coaches and sports organisation such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Team Sky the Professional Cycling Team, Manchester United Football Club, British Athletics, England Rugby, The English Institute of Sport and many more.


Also, Nick is the Author of ’Sleep’ which is a Number 1 Best Seller on Amazon.

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