EP043 - Tennis to Stand-Up: Battling Pressure, Injury & Finding Purpose in Comedy

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Going Pro by ATA

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Going pro means ‘in motion’. In the process moving towards a better future, it is daily practice of focusing on ‘the process’ instead of focusing on where you want to end up. This doesn’t simply have to be related to tennis; it can be for all athletic pursuits, in business, in relationships or life in general. Through conversation we'll be telling stories and extracting practical tools to help people with their growth and how to move towards lasting change for the better.

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EP043 - Tennis to Stand-Up: Battling Pressure, Injury & Finding Purpose in Comedy | Kushi Venkatesh

Going Pro by ATA

59 minutes 33 seconds

5 months ago

EP043 - Tennis to Stand-Up: Battling Pressure, Injury & Finding Purpose in Comedy | Kushi Venkatesh

What happens when a promising tennis career is cut short by injury, pressure, and burnout—and is reborn on the comedy stage?This conversation explores the journey of an athlete transitioning from tennis to comedy, highlighting the challenges of injuries, parental pressure, and the dynamics of coaching. The speaker shares personal experiences of dislocating their shoulder, the emotional toll of competitive sports, and the eventual shift towards pursuing a career in comedy.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of mental health, the impact of family support, and the lessons learned through both sports and performance art. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the challenges and experiences of performing comedy in Adelaide, the significance of the Fringe festival, and the supportive nature of the comedy community. They discuss the transition from tennis to comedy, the importance of parental support, and future aspirations in the comedy scene, including the desire to perform on platforms like Taskmaster.#tennis #injuries #parentalpressure #coaching #comedy #athlete #journey #mentalhealth #sportstransition #personalgrowth #parentalsupport #standupcomedy #PowerPointcomedy

00:00 The Journey of Injuries and Recovery05:51 Parental Pressure and Expectations11:52 The Role of Coaching and Family Dynamics17:56 Transitioning from Tennis to Comedy34:21 The Comedy Scene in Adelaide39:00 Navigating the Fringe Experience44:01The Supportive Comedy Community49:10 Parental Support and Concerns54:16 Transferring Skills from Tennis to Comedy56:06 Future Aspirations in Comedy