JILL SCOTT: I Was Bullied For Being The Only Girl On The Pitch | Great Company with Jamie Laing

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Jill Scott is England's second most capped player of all time. A Lioness legend, Euros winner and Queen of the Jungle, she is without a doubt one of the hardest working footballers that England has ever produced. What I love about Jill is her determination to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against her. Growing up in Sunderland, she was bullied by her classmates - and their parents - for playing football. But she kept showing up, every single day, training harder than anyone else and never once gave up on her dreams. Jill talks so openly about her vulnerabilities and the pressures she’s felt during her career. To hear someone who’s achieved so much, admit they’ve questioned themselves too… that’s seriously powerful. We cover: - Being bullied as a child and how football taught her resilience - How Jill builds confidence when she’s out of her comfort zone - The mindset that made her one of England’s most-capped players - Tackling imposter syndrome, anxiety, and how training keeps her mentally strong - What sport can teach you about teamwork and being a good person - Love, family, and her hopes of becoming a parent one day Jill is one of those people who reminds you that you don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room to make an impact. You just need to show up, consistently, with heart. This conversation will make you laugh, think and hopefully encourage you to stay determined and keep chasing your dreams. Jill Scott is Great Company If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Audio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Lydia Brownell Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Audio: Rafi Amsili Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan - Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot 0:00: Intro 2:05: Snog, Marry, Avoid: The Overlap edition 4:41: Three Things I think of to boost my confidence 6:54: Why it was so hard to walk away from professional football 10:38: Caught on camera at the 2022 Euros saying something naughty 14:32: The Headbutt incident 15:12: Where my competitive nature comes from 19:15: Being Bullied for being the only girl on the football pitch 25:17: Times l have felt low or anxious 32:28: How sport has given me tools for life 35:03: Sofa surfing and three-hour drives to football training 37:35: The moment I decided to become a footballer 39:25 : Why I get imposter syndrome 46:38: Love, relationships and becoming a parent 48:15: Sexuality bias in football: Women vs. Men 52:26: Jamie reads Jill a poem he wrote for her 56:09: Final eight questions