Episode 20 - Agné Du Plessis, Road Running Manager, Stillwater Sports - a podcast by Mass Participation World

In today's edition of The Aid Station we travel to Stellenbosch, South Africa, to talk to Agné Du Plessis, Road Running Manager at Stillwater Sports.

Agne shares the challenges of home schooling three young children whilst managing her team remotely and planning multiple, ever-changing scenarios for when events return.

"I really don't know how teachers do it" she says as she recognises the opportunity it has given her to become a better communicator. "Teaching the kids has made me realise that I can communicate more regularly and effectively". It has also taught her not to be so hard on herself "it's ok to spend that extra hour with your kids".

Agne has been hugely inspired by the attitude of the poor people in South Africa. "Unfortunately we have a huge gap between wealth and poverty. When the lock-down happened overnight it was amazing to see the poor people in their tiny houses with huge smiles and so grateful for the little they have".

Her challenge to everyone "Redeem this time with loved ones - it's a gift which probably won't happen again in our lifetime." Her commitment "to connect with someone every day".

Watch the interview here https://youtu.be/VZ7mmKPz_LU

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