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Austin is an esteemed leader and results-oriented individual with vast international experience that helped nurture an extensive global network through professional athletics. He successfully led organizations to major championships and playoff berths by using interpersonal skills, cultural competence, mentoring, project management, forecasting, and budgeting skills.

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1) You will have your bad days, but it shall definitely pass.

2) Accept, do not expect.

3) Learn how to deal with rejection; soon your time will come, and you, too, can succeed.

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: From The Basketball Court To The Boardroom with Austin Chatman

[1:25] – Austin shares something interesting about himself that most people do not know.

• He plays the viola.

[3:42] – Austin talks about how Creighton’s Jesuit values and ethics focus shaped him as an individual over his four years there.

• He used what he had to help his team and help improve those around him.

[4:49] – Can you share what lessons you’ve learned that you now lean on in the business world?

• Staying simple with your tasks is one lesson he learned during his time at Creighton and G League as a professional Basketball player.
• You will have your bad days, but it shall definitely pass.
• Take things as they are.

[7:01] – What was your best day as a professional athlete?

• The best day for him was when he integrated meditation into his every day practice.
• Proper mindset helped him succeed in every aspect of his life.

[8:22] – What was the worst day that you had as an athlete?

• The worst day for him was when he had to deal with rejection.
• Luckily he was taught “SEE” – Separate, Embrace, and Evaluate.
• Accept, do not expect.

[9:52] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!  

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[10:46] – Austin talks about handling adversities when he left pro basketball, and also the new challenge of transitioning from graduate school at Creighton and into the business world.

• He struggled at first, but his transition prepared him to be comfortable with uncomfortable situations along the way.

[12:04] – What was the transition like going from being a pro athlete to working at a start-up, and were there any similarities?

• The similarity is they are both team-oriented. Team effort is vital to reaching a goal.
• He learned how to pivot and think ahead.

[13:31] –  Austin’s parting piece of guidance

• Accept, and not expect. Everybody wants instant gratification, but that is not how reality works. Learn how to deal with rejection; soon your time will come, and you, too, can succeed.
• Austin’s Instagram – Connect with Austin on Instagram!

[16:54] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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