MORE THAN AN ATHLETE: IDENTITY, PURPOSE & LASTING WEALTH
Thrive Beyond the Game
Elite athletes dedicate years to mastering their sport. But building a fulfilling, financially abundant life beyond the game requires an equally intentional strategy. Align Experience® partners with emerging talent, professional athletes and former players to develop the mindset, financial acumen, relationship discernment and career opportunities that support lifelong success. Combining 15 years of executive coaching with finance and fundraising experience, Jessica Li helps athletes thrive during and beyond their playing careers.
Coaching Areas
Identity, Character & Purpose
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Develop a strong sense of self rooted in character and values, not athleticism alone
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Recognize that being an athlete is a meaningful chapter, not one's full identity
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Approach an athletic career as a defined chapter with intentional plans for what’s next
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Build confidence and purpose independent of playing time, contracts or public recognition
Relationships & Discernment
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Identify reciprocal, values-aligned personal and professional relationships
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Practice generosity with discernment and distinguish genuine support from others’ self interests
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Build trusted networks that extend beyond sports through healthy boundaries
Institutional Diligence for Long-Term Wealth
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Evaluate investments, opportunities and advisors using institutional diligence practices
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Combine analytical rigor with EQ to evaluate not only the investment but the people, infrastructure, operational effectiveness and stability of the firm
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Build financial confidence and a long-term wealth mindset
Cultivate Opportunities Early
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Create a practical transition roadmap that aligns financial goals, personal fulfillment and natural gifts
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Build authentic relationships with business leaders and potential partners
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Pursue hands-on exposure to new industries and business ventures, particularly during the offseason, to uncover interests, strengths and expand future career options
1:1 Coaching
Personalized guidance on identity, wealth, relationships, career transitions and pivotal decisions
Ways to Partner
Team & Group Coaching
Interactive development for athletes navigating shared pressures, transitions and ambitions
Custom Experiences
Curated workshops, retreats and relationship-building experiences connecting athletes with investors, operators and experts
Interactive Speaker Events
Engaging, discussion-driven sessions that translate mindset shifts into practical action
Thrive Beyond the Game
Your athletic career is one meaningful chapter. Create a strategy for the opportunities, relationships and fulfillment that extend far beyond it.
Jessica LI, Managing partner
Jessica is a trusted coach with 15 years of experience guiding leaders and ambitious minds. Known for her precision, sharp perception and ability to identify signals amid noise, Jessica helps clients navigate pivotal decisions across career, purpose, relationships and wellness.
For athletes, Jessica focuses on building identities beyond competition, cultivating opportunities early and pursuing careers, relationships and partnerships that create lasting fulfillment.
An NYU Stern graduate in Behavioral Finance, Business Economics and Psychology with a career in Finance, Jessica brings analytical rigor, human insight and a passion for human potential. Her approach integrates logic with intuition and strategy with heart.
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