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Why does it still feel like you haven’t made it? You’d think reaching the top would silence the doubt. That once you hit the big stage,...

“It was like the floor had gone out from underneath me.” Kate Bailey, Paralympian and educator, nailed it. That’s the line everyone nods...

When did you last start from scratch? Not just in your job, but in how you see yourself. If you’re anything like the athletes I’ve worked...

Have you ever felt like no one was watching, and still showed up anyway? That’s the moment self-motivation kicks in. Whether it’s in...

Ever felt like you’ve had to start again but this time, from even less? It’s one thing to choose a new direction. It’s another to rebuild...

Ever tried to hold it all together, even when everything felt like it was falling apart? Not just in sport, but in life. Maybe it was...

Let’s get straight to it Your value has never been just your role . Not in sport. Not in work. Not in life. When did “what you do” start...

Ever sat down to update your resume and felt… blank? Not because you didn’t do  anything but because the words just didn’t fit. You...

(Rethinking the timing and mindset behind transitioning from sports) Most people will tell you to “trust your gut” when it’s time to move...

Why attitude beats talent — in and out of the pool What if the turning point wasn’t a gold medal but a race you almost skipped? Greg...

I’ve been there. One chapter ends, and suddenly everything that felt familiar is gone. Whether it was a job, a team, or a routine, I...

Can You Succeed in Both Work and Your Passion? For many of us, balancing a career with something we love feels impossible. Whether it’s a...

Not all, but a lot of us may have reached that point where something we do every day comes to an end; whether it’s our career, school, or...

Why Letting Go of Control Changes Everything But outside of sport, there’s no set playbook. Many of us struggle with transition because...

As athletes, we’re conditioned to seize every opportunity. Coaches drill into us that hard work and perseverance lead to success. But...

What do you do when you realise there’s more you want to contribute? I’ve worked with many athletes who want to create an impact beyond...