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Sports + Outdoor Mentors

Dan Trapp
Leadership
Sustainability
Entrepreneurship
Covid-19
Blue Earth Summit
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Surf Industry
Outdoor Industry
Innovation
Adidas
Environmental Activism
Cliffside Cinemas
E-Commerce
O'neill Europe
Red Bull
World Rally Championship
Climbing
Snowboarding
Fashion Industry
Personal Development

Join our community as we build the definitive content source to inspire and motivate sports and outdoor industry leaders, providing practical career and business insights.We started with a podcast and YouTube channel, and in 2025, we’ll be adding the following:✳️ Webinars✳️ Newsletters✳️ And much more!Click the follow button to keep updated and join the community.You can watch the podcast on YouTu... more

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Most people assume leadership gets easier with experience.

Dave Hanney, CEO of Alpkit, would probably tell you the opposite.

The problems change. The context changes. The market changes. And every time you think you've found the playbook, something... more

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The reality of building a career in founder-led businesses and then stepping into leadership yourself.

Today’s guest is Georgina Kirby, General Manager at Kari Traa.

Georgina is an experienced outdoor industry leader with over 20 years in premium b... more

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What does it actually feel like to step into a CEO role for the first time… especially when the business needs fixing fast?

In this episode, I sit down with Silje Garberg Ree, CEO of Bergans of Norway, to talk about what it actually looks like to st... more

Becoming a CEO is challenging under any circumstances. Doing it at 29, after a phone call from the company’s founder, is something else entirely.

In this episode of Outdoor Voices, host Dan Trapp sits down with Martin Axelhed, CEO of Fjällräven, to ... more

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Georgina Kirby
General Manager of Kari Traa
Kari Traa
Episode: Why the Best Leaders Move Faster on Tough Decisions with Georgina Kirby General Manager at Kari Traa
Silje Garberg Ree
CEO of Bergans of Norway
Bergans of Norway
Episode: The mistakes no one talks about, with Bergans of Norway CEO, Silje Garberg Ree
Martin Axelhed
CEO of Fjällräven
Fjällräven (Fenix Outdoor Group)
Episode: What 20 Years as CEO Teaches Us About Leadership with Martin Axelhed, CEO of Fjällräven
Johannes Jurecka
CEO of All4Golf, Europe's largest golf retailer
All4Golf
Episode: Leadership Has a Price | Johannes Jurecka, CEO of All4Golf, Europes largest golf ecommerce store
Martin Riebel
CEO of Schwan-STABILO Outdoor group
Schwan-STABILO Outdoor
Episode: What the Outdoor Industry Gets Wrong About Leadership with Martin Riebel, CEO of Schwan-STABILO Outdoor
Anthony Owosekun
Founder of Empoca, Europe's first organization promoting environmental education and nature experiences for Black children and youth
Empoca
Episode: Opening up the outdoors and closing the nature gap with Anthony Owosekun, CEO of EMPOCA
Xavier Le Guen
Leader of the Winter Sports Equipment business for Salomon
Salomon
Episode: Go Further, Lead Smarter: Xavier Le Guen’s Playbook for Career Adventure and Bold Leadership
Armelle Solelhac
Founder/CEO with experience in marketing for sport/outdoor brands and venture initiatives
Above and Beyond/Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV)
Episode: Hunting for the next Sports and Outdoor Unicorn with Armelle Solelhac
Sito Luis Salas
CEO of Normale
Normale
Episode: Why NNormal CEO Says the Outdoor Industry is Broken (And How He's Fixing It).

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Dan Trapp
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Insightful and inspirational

    Such a fantastic podcast! Great concept to delve into the minds of some incredibly successful and interesting leaders to understand their journeys , leadership styles and motivations . I am thoroughly enjoying these conversations Dan, excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidod1979
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Dan delivers.

    With over three decades of industry experience and expertise, Dan’s knowledge shines through in the insightful questions he asks his guests. Just one episode in, and it's evident this podcast is going to be a treasure trove of practical leadership tips and tricks, relevant across various sectors. A must-listen for anyone looking to gain valuable insights from a seasoned pro and his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Coull
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Insightful and inspiring—leaders share practical journeys and motivations.
Dan's questions unlock valuable leadership tips across sectors.
A strong resource for actionable career and business insights in sports and outdoor.

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#94
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#165
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#213
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#242
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Q: What was the biggest driver behind moving from a huge FMCG company to a smaller outdoor sports business?
Cedric explains the motivation was to enter an industry he loved, take on a broader leadership role, and test himself with a role that involved more than sales—managing finance, marketing, and operations in a smaller context where he could implement a holistic vision.
Why NNormal CEO Says the Outdoor Industry is Broken (And How He's Fixing It).
Q: What's the plan for scaling while maintaining the brand's core identity?
The plan is to deepen strength in trail running, extend to a few carefully chosen markets, and gradually broaden into apparel to offer a complete look, all while preserving long-term thinking, sustainability commitments, and the brand's mission to inspire and respect nature.
Why NNormal CEO Says the Outdoor Industry is Broken (And How He's Fixing It).
Q: What role do values play in day-to-day decision-making at Normale?
Values guide everything from product strategy to partnerships and marketing. Authenticity, usefulness, commitment to the environment, and a stance against conventional industry norms drive how we build products, select materials, and decide where to invest resources.
Why NNormal CEO Says the Outdoor Industry is Broken (And How He's Fixing It).
Q: How do you measure product-market fit for a niche brand in a competitive space?
We track core runner engagement in key races and aim for a measurable 5% presence in those events as a practical indicator of fit, rather than relying on simple metrics like visits or followers. This core-focus validates both product durability and brand resonance among trail runners.
Why NNormal CEO Says the Outdoor Industry is Broken (And How He's Fixing It).
Q: What were the biggest early challenges when transitioning from Camper to Normale?
The main hurdles were building a new culture, aligning team expectations, and learning to operate with fewer resources than a large, established company. It required redefining processes, embracing a remote-working dynamic alongside some in-office collaboration, and cultivating patience from founders to pursue a multi-year, sustainable growth plan.

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This show curates conversations with top leaders in the sports and outdoor sectors, focusing on leadership, brand building, and transformation in founder-led and PE-backed organizations. Episodes spotlight practical career paths, mentorship, culture, and strategy—from navigating privatized growth to aligning investor and team objectives—often with a heavy emphasis on authenticity, sustainability, and cross-border leadership. Noteworthy elements include long-tenured industry veterans sharing hands-on lessons, gender diversity topics, and a clear preference for values-driven, purpose-led business approaches that resonate with professionals aiming to scale brands and teams in outdoor and sports spaces.

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Recent guests on Sports + Outdoor Mentors include:

1. Georgina Kirby
2. Silje Garberg Ree
3. Martin Axelhed
4. Johannes Jurecka
5. Martin Riebel
6. Anthony Owosekun
7. Xavier Le Guen
8. Armelle Solelhac

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