Inthis episode of Owners Outlook, host Shaun Lord sits down with RichardColman, Paralympic gold medalist, and advocate for disability inclusion,mindset, and personal accountability. From childhood athletics in Geelong tothe top of the Paralympic podium and even Bolivia’s infamous Death Road,Richard's story is a testament to grit, belief, and taking ownership of yoursuccess.

Here’s what you can expect from thispowerful episode:

🏁 EarlyAthletic Foundations

How Richard’s primary school teacherschampioned inclusion from day one

His early memories of racing as awheelchair athlete

Transitioning from local athletics to eliteglobal competition

💡 Mindset& Resilience

Overcoming chronic fatigue and losingfunding post-Rio

Dealing with marginal losses and using themas fuel for growth

The mental edge in elite sport: tactics,belief, and training secrets

🏋️‍♂️ TrainingPhilosophy & Coaching

Evolving from sprint-focused training toendurance-based success

Coaching today’s athletes with a long-termview

Why clarity in goal-setting matters—and howto structure your goals

🌍 Beyondthe Track

Richard’s post-athletic adventures,including pushing 65km down Death Road

Advocating for greater inclusion andself-reliance in the disability community

His passion for mentoring the nextgeneration through sport, education, and mindset