In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Zaferes for a powerful and honest conversation about resilience, perspective, and unexpected turns in elite sport.

Katie reflects on her ability to find positives even in the most challenging circumstances, and how journaling became a vital tool in processing grief, navigating fear, and making sense of uncertainty during and beyond racing.

We also explore how that process directly supported her performance—helping her maximise her physical potential in sport by clarifying thought patterns, sharpening focus, and preparing for how she would respond when things didn’t go to plan on race day.

Alongside this, we talk about her transition into coaching—something that, by her own admission, was not on her triathlon retirement bingo card. Yet it’s led her to build a high-performance environment that feels both intentional and deeply personal, shaped by everything she learned as an athlete.

A thoughtful conversation on mindset, identity, and the unexpected paths that can emerge when elite sport meets real life.

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