🚣‍♂️ Want to elevate your river leadership and paddling instruction skills? This episode is a must-listen! Join me as I sit down with two powerhouse paddlesports educators, Anne Sontheimer and Jordan Taylor, for a deep dive into the art and science of leadership on the water. With a combined 80+ years of experience in whitewater kayaking, we unpack the key elements that make great instructors and leaders stand out. 🌊 What does it take to guide others through challenge and uncertainty?  🌟 How can embracing the 'discomfort zone' fuel growth and confidence?  🗣 What are the secrets to managing tough conversations and setting realistic expectations in certification processes? We cover it all—adaptability, presence, feedback, joy in teaching, and redefining success beyond just technical skills. Whether you're an experienced instructor, an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about paddlesports, this episode is packed with insights that will help you level up your approach. 🎧 Tune in now and take your leadership to the next level!

🚣‍♂️ Want to elevate your river leadership and paddling instruction skills? This episode is a must-listen! Join me as I sit down with two powerhouse paddlesports educators, Anne Sontheimer and Jordan Taylor, for a deep dive into the art and science of leadership on the water. With a combined 80+ years of experience in whitewater kayaking, we unpack the key elements that make great instructors and leaders stand out. 🌊 What does it take to guide others through challenge and uncertainty? 🌟 How can embracing the 'discomfort zone' fuel growth and confidence? 🗣 What are the secrets to managing tough conversations and setting realistic expectations in certification processes? We cover it all—adaptability, presence, feedback, joy in teaching, and redefining success beyond just technical skills. Whether you're an experienced instructor, an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about paddlesports, this episode is packed with insights that will help you level up your approach. 🎧 Tune in now and take your leadership to the next level!

🚣‍♂️ Want to elevate your river leadership and paddling instruction skills? This episode is a must-listen! Join me as I sit down with two powerhouse paddlesports educators, Anne Sontheimer and Jordan Taylor, for a deep dive into the art and science of leadership on the water. With a combined 80+ years of experience in whitewater kayaking, we unpack the key elements that make great instructors and leaders stand out. 🌊 What does it take to guide others through challenge and uncertainty?&nbsp; 🌟 How can embracing the 'discomfort zone' fuel growth and confidence?&nbsp; 🗣 What are the secrets to managing tough conversations and setting realistic expectations in certification processes? We cover it all—adaptability, presence, feedback, joy in teaching, and redefining success beyond just technical skills. Whether you're an experienced instructor, an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about paddlesports, this episode is packed with insights that will help you level up your approach. 🎧 Tune in now and take your leadership to the next level!

Ep #58 The Art of River Leadership: Lessons in Teaching and Growth with Anne Sontheimer and Jordan Taylor

Do you have a passion that you really want to pursue, but fear keeps getting in your way? It's time for you to find the courage to step into your Discomfort Zone. The Discomfort Zone seems like a scary place, but it is the learning and growth zone. You can't follow your passion, fulfill your potential or accomplish great things (whatever that means to you) without stepping into, and through your Discomfort Zone. 

Host Anna Levesque is a distinguished whitewater kayak and mental agility coach. Her 
authentic conversations with courageous whitewater/outdoorsy types who have followed their passions into, and through their discomfort zones, will provide you with inspiration and effective strategies for following your passions, especially when it gets uncomfortable and scary. 

Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and is a World Freestyle Kayak medalist. She has paddled, taught and competed on the international stage for close to 30 years, and is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her Mind Body Paddle programming and coaching.

To learn more about Anna visit: https://annalevesque.com/

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Do you have a passion that you really want to pursue, but fear keeps getting in your way? It's time for you to find the courage to step into your Discomfort Zone. The Discomfort Zone seems like a scary place, but it is the learning and growth zone. You can't follow your passion, fulfill your potential or accomplish great things (whatever that means to you) without stepping into, and through your Discomfort Zone. Host Anna Levesque is a distinguished whitewater kayak and mental agility coach. Her authentic conversations with courageous whitewater/outdoorsy types who have followed their passions into, and through their discomfort zones, will provide you with inspiration and effective strategies for following your passions, especially when it gets uncomfortable and scary. Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and is a World Freestyle Kayak medalist. She has paddled, taught and competed on the international stage for close to 30 years, and is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her Mind Body Paddle programming and coaching. To learn more about Anna visit: https://annalevesque.com/

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