Former trampoline champion Patrick Cooper shares how he flipped into a new passion: healthcare! This episode of the MedTech Mentor Podcast features Patrick's inspiring journey. We explore his incredible career as a six-time international trampoline champion and Australian Team Captain. But a life-changing experience in Africa sparked a new passion for healthcare.

Patrick dives into the challenges and rewards of starting from scratch in a new field, leveraging his strengths to make an impact. He also shares the power of mentorship and how a chance encounter led to a pivotal role at Stryker which set the foundation for his career.

This episode is packed with takeaways for anyone considering a career change or looking for guidance on developing as a leader. Other topics discussed;

• new identities and the mindset required to dive into something new
• refocusing, aligning strengths and experiences to make an impact
• how a 17 second phone call connected him for an offer at Stryker
• Gallup Strengths and his top five
• mentors can come from anywhere- shout out to Mick!
• second place turned out to be a gift
• developing as a leader, you’re not a leader if you don’t have followers, nobody does anything alone
• taking a bad situation and turning it into an opportunity to connect with someone, you never know what you'll learn
• Favorite quote: “to live is to do, not to have done”

This episode is packed with takeaways for anyone considering a career change. Patrick's story reminds us to embrace new opportunities and chase your passions, even if it means diving head first!

Associated links:

• Patrick’s LinkedIn
• Cooper to Realise Olympic Dream

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm