BONUS FW series: Giaan Rooney was “too invested”

Future Women Leadership Series by Sally Spicer

Mar 23, 202627:41Business

She was winning Olympic gold and World Championships. But at 23, Giaan Rooney was burned out. She retired from swimming, became a television presenter, then pivoted again – to a career you'd never expect. Giaan tel...

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