Through this conversation, Zakary Zidane Guerfi reflects on his childhood experiences, the resilience he developed, and the values he gained from football. He shares how these lessons have shaped his approach to building a company that fosters human development through sport. It’s a powerful exploration of leadership, personal growth, and the transformative impact of sport.
Zakary is passionate about using his personal journey to inspire and empower the next generation, creating positive and lasting change in their lives.
I have a huge purpose and match that with tremendous passion but I deliver it with amazing substance.
Zakary Zidane Guerfi
CEO at Sports2Inspire
Zakary Guerfi is a passionate individual with extensive experience in both the professional football world and the education system. His distinguished career includes playing professional football across three countries and representing Tunisia at various international levels, culminating in his involvement with the senior national team. Additionally, he gained public recognition through his appearance on the BBC3 series “Boot Dreams.”
Throughout his career, Zakary assumed leadership roles, captaining numerous teams, which allowed him to develop robust leadership and management skills. These experiences have equipped him to excel in high-pressure environments, further enhancing his ability to lead with resilience and clarity.
As the founder of Sports2Inspire, Zakary is driven by a profound commitment to fostering positive change in the lives of future generations. His mission is to leverage the transformative power of sport to inspire and cultivate fit, healthy, and active young individuals. Through this initiative, he aims to impart the essential values and life skills that have been foundational to his success in professional football.
Highlights:
- 5:40 Childhood challenges and resilience building
- 12:41 Escapism through sport
- 17:32 Values learned from football
- 24:00 Daily rituals and mindset development
- 29:38 Character building
- 31:44 Understanding of self
- 35:58 Gratitude and legacy of positive change
- 43:34 Language and building relationships
- 1:00:16 Goal setting
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