This week we had the joy of speaking to the bold, wise and insightful Michelle Fokam. Michelle is a recent RICE University graduate with a degree in Psychology and a host of impressive athletic achievements. With big goals for her future, Michelle Fokam is undoubtedly a name we’ll see in Elite sports for years to come. 

As Michelle makes the move to become a professional athlete, she also sits on the board of the EPOG (Enjoyable Pain of Growth) Academy - an organisation making personal development a part of education. Alongside this, the athlete works with the Make A Play Foundation (MAP) - a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented athletes for executive careers in competitive industries.

In this episode Michelle shares her thoughts on the importance of positive self-talk, and affirmations, and explains how we underestimate our own minds and the impact they have on performance. We hear about preparation for Olympic tryouts plus advice on overcoming adversity and listening to the body and the mind. Anj and Michelle chat team dynamics, feedback, coaching, being at one with exercise, and much, much more. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! 

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