RomaTalks
In our RomaTalks series, we sit down with professionals in the property industry to hear about their experiences, learn more about what they do, and gain insights into the latest trends and developments shaping the property landscape. Through these conversations, we aim to provide valuable knowledge and inspiration to our audience.
RomaTalks
Rugby to Property Finance: Gil Dudson’s Game-Changing Journey! | Roma Finance
🎯 Career Transition: Gil Dudson, a professional rugby league player with over 15 years of experience, discusses his journey into commercial finance, explaining how he balanced both careers while still playing rugby.
🏉 From Rugby to Finance: After starting rugby at age 14 and playing in top teams like Wigan and representing Wales, Dudson transitioned into financial services, starting with life insurance and later moving into commercial finance.
🔄 Transferable Skills: He emphasizes the transferable skills from elite sports to finance, such as resilience, teamwork, and handling setbacks, which have been essential in his new role.
🧠 Resilience and Growth: Dudson discusses the importance of resilience in both sports and finance, highlighting how dealing with injuries and career setbacks prepared him for the challenges in the finance world.
💼 Commercial Finance Passion: He finds joy in solving financial problems for clients, comparing the satisfaction of closing deals to the rush of winning in rugby. Dudson has also co-founded a project to help fellow athletes navigate property investment opportunities.
🔄 Future Goals: While he continues playing rugby at a semi-professional level, Dudson aims to build a lasting legacy in commercial finance and hopes to guide other athletes in their financial journeys.
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