In this episode, I am joined by Stef Zeh and Amy Snow, two remarkable advocates for women in sports. They are the visionaries behind Section Z, a nonprofit organization dedicated to leveraging the excitement of live sports to help girls develop confidence, competence, and collaboration skills.

Recently, Section Z unveiled the largest and most inclusive, multi-generational, cross-sectional study about the impact of playing, watching, and attending live sports on girls and women in America.The report is the result of a landmark survey of nearly 5,000 girls and women aged 9 to 75 about their participation and engagement in sports, the largest sample of American girls and women on this topic.

In this episode we discussed:

Join us as we unravel the impactful work of Section Z and discuss the importance of creating inclusive and empowering environments for the next generation of female athletes!

Connect with Section Z:

In this episode, I am joined by Lindsey Wilson for her second interview on the podcast! Lindsey is a Mental Performance coach who helps aspiring mindset coaches build their own mindset coaching businesses through her company, Positive Performance. In this episode we discussed:

RESOURCES:

Instagram @lindseypositiveperform

Mindset Coach Certification

Free Guide: How to Become a Mental Performance Coach

Mistake Ritual Workshop

On today's episode, which may be my favorite conversation of all time, I sat down with Lisa Thompson who is a world-renowned mountaineer, author of Finding Elevation, and owner of Alpine Athletics. 

After her first Rainier summit in 2009, she knew that she wanted more. Her drive to learn and become a more skilled climber led her to climbs all over the world. In 2015, just before her first Himalayan expedition, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis and eventual victory over cancer led Lisa to reprioritize her life and goals. In 2018 she became the second American woman to summit the savage mountain, K2, she also completed the seven summits in 2021.

Lisa is passionate about encouraging and supporting more women to explore and gain confidence in the mountains. Lisa also coaches mountain athletes of all levels to prepare physically, mentally and tactically for their next mountain adventure. In this episode we discussed:

..AND so much more!

Connect with Lisa:

Finding Elevation Book: https://findingelevation.com/

Instagram: @lisaclimbs

Website: https://www.lisaclimbs.com/

In this solo episode, we explore the essential concept of training your mind with the same dedication and consistency you apply to training your body as an athlete. You'll learn importance of changing your perspective on mental training, understanding that results require patience and daily effort.

I also share a handful of tangible strategies to strengthen your mindset, confidence, and resilience, such as: implementing meditation and visualization, becoming more aware of your thoughts, and seeking out challenges that push you out of your comfort zone. Enjoy!

Learn more about the upcoming Mindset Mastery Series: Fail Forward https://www.shayhaddow.com/fail-forward

After a nine month break from the podcast, I am so excited to be back with an awesome conversation with Juliet Starrett who is the author of Built to Move, Founder & CEO of The Ready State, 3X World Champion in whitewater paddling, and mom of two girl athletes. In this conversation we discuss:

Connect with Juliet:

Instagram @julietstarrett

Built to Move book

The Ambush Newsletter

That's right.... WE'RE BACK!! I know I said that I was done recording back in February, but I just couldn't stay away...

In this episode I share why I decided to bring the podcast back, what's next coming up, and a personal story on hardship and growth. Thanks for re-joining me on this journey, I am so excited to be back!

Check out The Mindset Monday Series: https://www.shayhaddow.com/mindset-mastery

Connect on IG @shayhaddow

This is the last episode of the Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast. It's been a fun 5 years, but the time has come to shift and move in a different direction.

In this episode I talk about why I'm stopping the podcast and offer my sincere gratitude for being a supporter and listener of the podcast.

In today’s episode I share key takeaways that I've compiled from coaching a professional team's open tryouts, including:

I know it may not be tryout season for most, but make sure to take notes as these crucial intangibles can make a significant impact on your results during tryouts.

In today’s episode I answer a question from one of our listeners on how to get your confidence back after a long injury.

This is the most in depth episode that I’ve done on the podcast I where I discuss how to put yourself in the best position possible to step back onto the field/court with confidence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Want your questions answered on next month’s podcast? Submit your questions here

Visit the new website: https://shayhaddow.com/

In today’s episode, I sat down with Lauren Fleshman who is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, a mom, entrepreneur, coach, and author of the best sports book of 2023, Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World.

In this convo, we delve into thought-provoking topics surrounding gender equality in sports, the impact of puberty on athletic performance, and the prevalence of disordered eating habits among female athletes.

Lauren candidly shares her personal experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for coaches and parents on addressing these critical issues. From dissecting societal myths to advocating for a more holistic approach to athlete well-being, this episode is an enlightening and empowering discussion for athletes, coaches, and parents.

Connect with Lauren on IG: @fleshmanflyer Website: https://www.laurenfleshman.com/

Order Good for a Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788

Order 25 copies of Good for a Girl (paperback edition) for your team or book group to receive a direct Zoom call with Lauren: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/goodforagirlzoom