Episode notes
In this episode of OverArch, I sit down with Ryan Baker for an honest conversation about career pivots, long-term thinking, and choosing what really matters. Ryan shares his journey from coaching opportunities abroad to returning home, starting Little Kickers, and building a business centred on community, kids, and family.
We talk about the moments where he could’ve gone one way - but chose another - and how those decisions quietly shaped everything that followed. This isn’t about overnight success or hustle culture.
It’s about momentum, values, and learning to trust your instincts when the path isn’t obvious. In this episode, we explore:
• Early career choices and coaching ambitions
• Turning opportunity into ownership
• Building a business with purpose
• Balancing ambition, family, and long-term fulfilment
• The quiet moments that define a career
If you’re navigating a career crossroads, thinking about starting something of your own, or reflecting on the choices that shaped your path, this conversation will resonate.
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