Nick Charles! Our first Air Force Footballer. Class of ’10 - ’09 senior season. From San Antonio, TX. Now in Salesforce Enablement - Product Ownership and Change Management and doing some Stand Up Comedy.
Key themes in this conversation:
- Nick faced a challenging upbringing, primarily raised by a single mother.
- He witnessed drugs and violence during his early years.
- His friendship with Jordan Eddington and involvement in football were pivotal in keeping him on a positive path.
- He chose the Air Force Academy over other options due to unexpected turns in his life.
- After the military, Nick transitioned to coaching high school football in Texas.
- Nick later ventured into the Salesforce domain, discovering a passion for teaching and coaching in a corporate environment.
- Comedy has served as a therapeutic outlet for Nick.
- Throughout his story, themes of mentorship, risk-taking, and the importance of a strong mindset are evident.
What is Price of Admission ?
Perseverance stories from all phases of the journey, capturing critical confidence realizations that built character and teams.
Contact: For any Q&A or if you have interest in speaking on POA, please send a note to tony@priceofadmissionpodcast.com