Define Your Success

By Abigail Irozuru

Podcast hosted by Team GB Olympian, Speaker, Coach, Businesswoman and woman of God, Abigail Irozuru. Featuring personal reflections and guest interviews with Olympians, Paralympians and their High Per... more

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How many episodes does Define Your Success have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

Define Your Success episodes:

March 21, 2023Ep 25 Mikel Thomas - Economic Impact of Diversity, 3 Olympic Experiences & Visa’s Champions’ Program
In this episode with 4 x Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikel Thomas, we discuss:
his Olympic experiences (the athlete’s perspective) from Beijing 2008 to London 2012 to Rio 2016.

his Masters program in Lausanne, Switzerland at the International Academy of Sport, Science and Technology and the doors of opportunity this opened, including being amongst FIFA, UEFA, and the global sporting ecosystem

his current work at Visa in Strategic Partnerships and how other Olympians and Paralympians can get involved, particularly those in North America!
This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Mikel Thomas.
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March 14, 2023 Ep 24 - Mikel Thomas - Christ-Centred Faith in Sport, Choosing Peace & Trusting God In Challenges
In this episode with 4 x Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikel Thomas, we discuss:
— his origin story - how did he get involved in athletics and bobsleigh?
— the challenges he’s faced reaching 4 Olympic Games (3 Summer, 1 Winter)
— his response to these challenges - choosing peace; trusting God even in the silence and his growing faith and how he hears God.
The second part features:
— his Olympic experiences (the athlete’s perspective) from Beijing 2008 to London 2012 to Rio 2016.
— his Masters program in Lausanne, Switzerland at the International Academy of Sport, Science and Technology and the doors of opportunity this opened
— his current work at Visa in Strategic Partnerships and how other Olympians and Paralympians can get involved!
This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Mikel Thomas.
Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You won’t want to miss it!
Connect with Mikel Thomas
Instagram: @mikel_thomas https://instagram.com/mikel_thomas
LinkedIn: MIKEL THOMAS https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelthomasoly
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ //
Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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39min
March 07, 2023 Ep 23 - Data-Driven Performance Optimisation with Biomechanist for Aspire, Dr Phil Graham-Smith
In this episode with sports scientist (specifically as a biomechanist), Dr Philip Graham-Smith, Head of Biomechanics and Innovation at Aspire Academy, we discuss:
his beginnings in sports working at Salford University and Liverpool John Moores with horizontal jumpers
the basics of biomechanical science that we can employ in training - e.g. video support
the in-depth additional analysis provided by biomechanists - speed, strength, power characteristics measurements against normative and an athlete’s historical data
the motivation challenge of maintaining engagement in sport for the boys at Aspire Academy, Qatar
separate case studies of a long jumper and high jumper progressions at Aspire, including mention of Mutaz Barshim, a well-known past student of Aspire.
data points for elite male and female long and triple jumpers - aspirational numbers for developing athletes!
maintaining the perfect balance between being data-driven and movement-driven for coach, biomechanist and athlete.
Phil’s definition of success
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode!
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Connect with Dr Phil Graham-Smith
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-graham-smith-51a6a462
Twitter: @philipgrahamsm2 https://twitter.com/philipgrahamsm2?s=21&t=MxgRWFgOPUwiJoph7rPYXQ
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ //
Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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46min
February 28, 2023 Ep 22 - Lloyd Wallace - Semi-Retirement, Olympic Blues and Building a Legacy
In this episode, I sit down with 2 x Winter Olympian, Lloyd Wallace. I was initially intrigued about his family legacy (he is the 5th Olympian and 3rd generation of Olympian in his family, beginning with Grandad Peter Curry in 1948). We discuss this and the other legacy he hopes will ‘last for years’ beyond sport.
In this final part, we discuss:
- A semi-retirement and the importance of taking breaks to refresh your career
- Flexible working for the working-athlete with Sportsphere, Athlete Management
- Post-Olympic Blues: What it is, causes, symptoms and solutions
- The Wallace Family Olympic Legacy
- The London Marathon fundraiser Oct 2022 with War Child UK - https://www.warchild.org.uk/ - and the unexpected challenge of the final 6km !
- Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games - Being in a coma 6 months before the Games and how he got back to the top of the slope to compete
- Lloyd’s simple, powerful definition of success
This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Lloyd Wallace.
Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You won’t want to miss it!
Connect with Lloyd Wallace
Instagram: @lloydwal https://instagram.com/lloydwal
Twitter: @lloyd_wallace https://twitter.com/lloyd_wallace
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ //
Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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35min
February 21, 2023 Ep 21 - Lloyd Wallace - All things Aerial Skiing, Athlete Sponsorship & Taking Breaks from Sport
In this episode, I sit down with 2 x Winter Olympian, Lloyd Wallace. I was initially intrigued about his family legacy (he is the 5th Olympian and 3rd generation of Olympian in his family, beginning with Grandad Peter Curry in 1948), but you’ll have to wait to Part Two to hear all about that and the other legacy he hopes will ‘last for years’ beyond sport.
In this first part we discuss:
Aerial skiing - what it is and how it originated; the ‘relaxed’ culture; the technical language and the more colloquial terms used by these athletes, such as The Big Daddy for their moves; what a training year looks like (summer, winter, off-season, world-cup tours, etc.), including ‘interesting’ Eastern European World Cup destinations, such as Russia and their response to waking up to the new that Russia had invaded Ukraine whilst they were in Russia!
Athlete Management & Coaching
Tips / Advice for athletes looking for sponsorship
Retirement / taking a break from sport and how to strike the right balance between work, working out and recovery
Planning for life beyond sport - practical guidance from his own experience
This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Lloyd Wallace.
Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You won’t want to miss it!
Connect with Lloyd Wallace
Instagram: @lloydwal https://instagram.com/lloydwal
Twitter: @lloyd_wallace https://twitter.com/lloyd_wallace
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ //
Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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42min
February 14, 2023Ep 20 - Montell Douglas - Making History From Beijing 2008 Olympics to Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
In this episode with Olympic history-maker and 2x Olympian, Montell Douglas, we discuss:
Her Olympic experiences - Summer and Winter Olympic Games

Being one of only TWO people in the WORLD to attend both the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic games

Being a history-maker in her family - first university graduate

Her ‘whirlwind’ first Olympic experience

2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games and the major surgery that is career-ending for many and her ridiculously rapid recovery to reach the Games as a reserve

Her faith in God that allowed her to persevere another 4 years to Beijing 2022

The warrior mentality that is within us all

Being an ‘over-achiever’

The power of a resolution at any time of the year - just do.
This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Montell Douglas.
Subscribe so you can be notified of future episodes. I’m excited to share more powerful conversations with you each week!
Connect with Montell Douglas
Instagram: @montytrackstar https://www.instagram.com/montytrackstar/
Twitter: @montytrackstar https://twitter.com/MontyTrackStar
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ //
Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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35min
February 07, 2023Ep 19 - Montell Douglas - Find a way and make it happen!
In this episode with Olympic history-maker (listen to find out why) and 2x Olympian, Montell Douglas, we discuss:
Her definition of success (one of the most intriguing responses yet)

Her sporting origin story

Her multi-faceted career in schools’ mentoring, professional services, athletics’ coaching, charitable work and her own great sporting achievements!

Olympic cycles vs ‘Real world’ seemingly unstructured timelines and the transition from one to the other

One of the worst questions to ask an Olympian post-Games… and our suggestions of what a better question may be.

Becoming a Summer and Winter Olympian & The Olympic Experience (teaser)
This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Montell Douglas.
Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You won’t want to miss it!
Connect with Montell Douglas
Instagram: @montytrackstar https://www.instagram.com/montytrackstar/
Twitter: @montytrackstar https://twitter.com/MontyTrackStar
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/
Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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31min
January 24, 2023 EP 18 - Faith, Growing Through Trauma & Choosing Joy
A conversation where host, Abigail guested on Sporting for His Glory ( a podcast hosted by previous DYS podcast guest, Karé Adenigan)
We discuss:
Connecting at the Commonwealth Games and through the Womens’ Sports Trust Unlocked Programme
We started the podcast with a prayer, which is such a beautiful and powerful way to start off any project, but particularly one with the title - Sporting For His Glory. https://linktr.ee/sportingforhisglory
3:33 How did your sporting journey begin?
Multiple sports background; ATC (Air Training Corps) and Ian Wiltshire, my first Jumps’ Athletics Coach.
5:44 When did you become a Christian? Has faith always been a big part of your life?
Growing up in a Christian home; Kids’ Church; Online Church whilst travelling
7:25 How does your faith impact what you do as an athlete?
Faith as an anchor; knowing my value and identity beyond wins or losses. Enjoyment.
10:07 How do you navigate your competition and those you compete against, as a Christian?
Starting with prayer; the parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025%3A14-30&version=ESV
Friendship with and competitive drive against my competitors.
14:09 Joshua 1:9 ‘Be Strong and Courageous’ - What resonates strongly with you about this verse?
Transition of leadership; transition between seasons.
19:35 Tell us more about your journey of resilience and overcoming?
The three parts of my athletics’ career to date - 2005-2012 / 2012-2016 / 2018 - 2022
26:40 - How did you get involved in coaching and what is it like being a coach?
Passion for education since 2007; Growth Mindset; Upskilling my tutors; business coaching; Certifications - NLP, CBT, ILM…
31:05 Can you coach yourself through the knowledge you have?
Yes and No! You can only go so far alone. My current mindset coach - Iris Van Ooyen (https://2brighteyes.com/ )
Clarifying, ‘aha’ moments working with a coach.
33:28 How important is church? What’s the impact of having a church?
Community. Vulnerability, even in large churches through small groups.
36:30 What encouragement would you give to christians in the health and fitness world?
It’s all individual. But… The joy of the LORD is your strength. Praise and worship is speaking God’s word back to him and strengthening.
39:38 Do you have anything else on your heart to share?
Thanks and plugged the DYS Podcast!
Connect with us
Send us a voice message - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @ Defineyoursuccess.uk - https://www.instagram.com/defineyoursuccess.uk/
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46min
January 10, 2023 Ep 17 - How do Britain's best athletes & coaches define success?
In this episode, hear various short clips of how Britain's best athletes and coaches define success.
Long form definitions of success and the more challenging narrowing it down to three words.
How do you define success?
Before listening to their responses, why not define success for yourself first and share it with our listeners!
Send in a voicenote with your definition to [email protected] or send a voice message.
Featuring:
Jodie Williams; Richard Whitehead MBE; Benjamin Williams; Martyn Rooney; Dan Greaves; Cindy Sember; Tiffany Porter; Laviai Nielson; Stef Reid; Beth Partridge; Kare Adenegan; Curtis Beach; Daryll Nieta; Louise Bloor; Aston Moore MBE; Leon Baptiste; Dr. Rob Miller; Morgan Lake.

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22min
December 20, 2022Ep 16 - Tiffany Porter: Hurdling, Retirement & Rainbow Baby Motherhood
In this episode of #DYSPodcast, hear the wisdom and joy Tiffany Porter (ex-Team GB 100m Hurdler) shares around
athletics,

retirement from sport,

motherhood, including training and competing whilst breastfeeding and (all in 2021, post-baby) winning European Indoor Bronze, becoming British Champion and representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games - all whilst being a mother to her Rainbow Baby, Chidera.
Listen to this conversation around Tiff’s illustrious athletics career; retirement from sports; and family including being a Rainbow Mom.
Social Media
Twitter - @tiffofili - https://twitter.com/tiffofili
Instagram - @tiffofili - https://www.instagram.com/tiffofili
Website & Blog - www.tiffofili.com
Tiffany’s Honours - https://worldathletics.org/athletes/great-britain-ni/tiffany-porter-14318196
Tiffany’s Retirement Announcements -
World Athletics - https://worldathletics.org/news/news/tiffany-porter-hurdles-retirement
Run Blog Run by Stuart Weir - https://www.runblogrun.com/2022/03/tiffany-porter-reflects-on-retirement-and-life-after-hurdles-part-2.html
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
Email - [email protected]
Instagram: @DefineSuccessUK - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/
Twitter: @ DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK
Abigail - Instagram: @ absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ // Twitter - @ airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
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45min

FAQs about Define Your Success:

How many episodes does Define Your Success have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.