May 4, 2026

Welcome to episode 249 of Sports Management Podcast.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Scott Doyne, former Turner Sports executive, career coach, and author of Navigating the Quarter-Life Career Crisis. With decades of experience in sports media, tech, and leadership, Scott shares powerful insights on how young professionals can navigate today’s complex job market and build meaningful careers.

In this episode, we spoke about:

• The real challenges Gen Z faces entering the workforce
• How networking should actually be done
• The importance of mentorship and mental wellbeing
• How AI is shaping the future of careers

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:38 Why Scott Wrote the Book
01:47 Are Gen Z Misunderstood?
02:57 Why It’s So Hard to Get a Job Today
03:45 Social Media & Career Pressure
04:54 Global Stress & Uncertainty
05:26 What Young Professionals Need Most
06:08 Why Networking Feels So Hard
07:29 How to Actually Start Networking
09:06 The Power of Mentorship
12:44 Why Sports Is Harder Than Other Industries
14:13 Managing Stress & Career Anxiety
17:22 Writing a Book: Behind the Scenes
21:22 Breaking Into Sports Media
23:49 Learning From Failure
30:46 AI & The Future of Careers

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