Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues — stories that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark transformation. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone who believes in the power of sport to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, inspires, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more connected world — one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Unlocking Leadership: Balancing Career and Success
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, 41, host Sid Bensalah interviews Alex Love, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at RIVA Solutions and host of the Mastering the Art of Failing podcast.
Alex shares her journey from navigating the nonprofit, private, and public sectors to becoming a leader in marketing and communications. She discusses the challenges of balancing career growth with personal life, particularly as a new mother, and how embracing failure as a learning tool has shaped her leadership approach.
We also explore her insights on:
➢ Building and leading small but impactful teams
➢ The role of creativity in digital branding and marketing
➢ Finding resilience and embracing failure as a pathway to growth
➢ How parenthood has influenced her leadership style
This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking practical personal and professional growth advice.
🔊 Tune in for a conversation filled with real-world lessons, practical insights, and stories that will shift your perspective on success.
Episode Timestamps
(00:04) - Introduction to Alex Love
(00:52) - Alex's Journey into Marketing
(02:42) - Leadership and Personal Growth
(06:51) - Balancing Motherhood and Career
(08:26) - Mastering the Art of Failing Podcast
(12:30) - Building and Leading Effective Teams
(23:15) - Embracing Failure and Leadership
(28:11) - Lightning Round Q&A
(34:31) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Alex Love
🔹 Website: www.alexslove.com
🔹 LinkedIn: Alex Love on LinkedIn
🔹 Podcast: Mastering the Art of Failing
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