Sporting Dreams

In today's episode, we are featuring, Georgina McLaren, 3-time Australian record holder in powerlifting. 

She'll share with us her amazing insight and stories into what powerlifting is and how hard it was to put herself out there. 

Some key outtakes from today's episode,

• Courage is needed to put yourself out there
• Started with CrossFit in her thirties 
• Georgina speaks about it not just being about the achievements of medals, trophies and records and more about building confidence in herself

Tournaments mentioned 

• The torture in the tropics
• World Championships in Calgary 

People mentioned 

• Liz Craven (World Champion)

Question Asked:

1. What got you involved in powerlifting and how has it changed your life since then?
2. Did you always aspire to become a powerlifter or did you have other aspirations as a young girl?
3. Who has been the most influential person in your career?
4. Being a powerlifter would put a lot of strain on your body, how hard is it to keep physically in shape?
5. What is the most memorable moment in your career that most people won't know about?
6. How do you gather yourself after you don't perform the way you want to and what advice would you give to the younger generation?
7. In five words or less, what is the most important attribute to becoming successful?
8. What is your ultimate goal for the future?

In today's episode we are featuring Richard Radziminski, ex-VFL player. 

Some key takeaways from today's episode,

• What sport was like back in the 1960s
• Juggling a professional career and a job
• How sport has changed

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In today's episode, we are featuring Jade Fisher, professional golfer and a member of the Australian Women's PGA Cup Team. 

Some key outtakes from today's episode,

• First ever speed round
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• Mindset is the most important aspect of golf

Golf Courses Mentioned,

• Jindalee Golf Club, Queensland, Australia
• Oxley Golf Club, Queensland, Australia
• Huntingdale Golf Club, Victoria, Australia
• TPC Sawgrass, Florida, United States
• Augusta National, Georgia, United States
• Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, United States

Golf Brands Mentioned,

• Srixon 

Honourable People Mentioned,

• Shayne Hayman, Jindalee Golf Professional
• Jason Day, PGA Champion and Former World Number 1
• Tiger Woods, Former World Number 1 and has won 15 majors
• Darren Powell, One of the greatest amateur hole-in-ones
• Jonathon Brown, Former Brisbane Lions Captain 
• Annika Sorenstam - LPGA Tour Player of The Year 8 times
• Valentino Rossi - Multiple MotoGP World Champion
• Channing Tatum - American Actor

In today's episode, we are featuring Lynda Holt, Silver Medal in shot put at the Paralympic Games.

Some key outtakes from today's episode,

• Believe in yourself
• No failure, only feedback
• Coaches can be the key to success

Lynda Holt's key to success

• Persistence
• Never blame anyone for your mistakes or holding you back

People Mentioned

• JT Foxx

Lynda Holt's Business

• NLP Fitness Solutions

In today's episode, we are featuring Brendan Paige, Australian National Barefoot Water-Skiing Champion.

Some key outtakes from today's episode,

-  Don't compete for the money

- Compete so you have no regrets

- If you love it, then it will all work out

Brendan Paige's key to success,

• Stay motivated
• Look at the big picture
• Keep it fun

Books mentioned

• The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape

In today's episode, we are featuring Natalie Cook, five-time Olympic Beach Volleyballer including one gold medal.

Some key outtakes from today's episode,

• You can be successful with anything you put your mind to
• Staying positive with a self hi-five
• Team attitude is the key
• Natalie Cook's five points to Success

People Mentioned

• Kerri Pottharst Books

Mentioned

• Way Of The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
• Go Girl by Natalie Cook

In today's episode, we are featuring Christo Hall, ex-pro surfer and co-founder of Basic Bananas. Some key outtakes from today's episode,

• International Fun For Animal Welfare
• Benefits of having routines 
• Ideas of transitioning from a sporting career to a new career
• Christo's Hall points to success.

Breaks Mentioned 

• Macaronis Break, Indonesia and North Narrabeen, Australia .

Sponsored By: 

Billabong and Simon Anderson

Surfing Icons:

Mark Occhilupo and Kelly Slater

Big Wave Surfing: 

Margaret River,

Australia - Sunset Beach,

Hawaii and Waimea Bay, Hawaii 

Book Recommendation 

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 

The E Myth by Michael E. Gerber