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Stepping Into Olympic Pressure for the 1st Time
Hi everyone — welcome to the first episode of The New Peak Podcast! I’m Nicola McCrabbe, and my mission is to help leaders, high-performers, and anyone who wants to sustain pressure under pressure without burning out.
In this episode, I’m joined by Bianca Ribi, a bobsleigh athlete preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. Recorded just before she hit the track, Bianca shares her incredible journey — from playing soccer, to firefighting, to Olympic bobsleigh — and how she stays resilient, motivated, and focused under enormous pressure.
Together, we explore:
Whether you’re a high-performer, a leader, or just someone who wants to show up fully in life, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, preparation, and mental strength.
🎧 **Episode Timestamps**
0:45 – First Olympics: how it feels right now
1:30 – From soccer & firefighting to bobsleigh
3:00 – Discovering bobsleigh and stepping into elite sport
6:00 – Performing under pressure (firefighting mindset)
7:35 – The hardest part of transitioning sports
9:28 – Self-doubt, fear, and setbacks
10:45 – Learning how to work with fear
11:55 – Staying motivated when progress is slow
13:30 – When the Olympic dream felt out of reach
16:15 – Pushing hard without burning out
17:58 – Preparing with less than a month to go
20:22 – Trust, teamwork, and teammates
21:33 – Standing at the start line: emotions
23:23 – What this journey reveals about resilience
25:58 – Crossing the finish line
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By nicolamccrabbeHi everyone — welcome to the first episode of The New Peak Podcast! I’m Nicola McCrabbe, and my mission is to help leaders, high-performers, and anyone who wants to sustain pressure under pressure without burning out.
In this episode, I’m joined by Bianca Ribi, a bobsleigh athlete preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. Recorded just before she hit the track, Bianca shares her incredible journey — from playing soccer, to firefighting, to Olympic bobsleigh — and how she stays resilient, motivated, and focused under enormous pressure.
Together, we explore:
Whether you’re a high-performer, a leader, or just someone who wants to show up fully in life, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, preparation, and mental strength.
🎧 **Episode Timestamps**
0:45 – First Olympics: how it feels right now
1:30 – From soccer & firefighting to bobsleigh
3:00 – Discovering bobsleigh and stepping into elite sport
6:00 – Performing under pressure (firefighting mindset)
7:35 – The hardest part of transitioning sports
9:28 – Self-doubt, fear, and setbacks
10:45 – Learning how to work with fear
11:55 – Staying motivated when progress is slow
13:30 – When the Olympic dream felt out of reach
16:15 – Pushing hard without burning out
17:58 – Preparing with less than a month to go
20:22 – Trust, teamwork, and teammates
21:33 – Standing at the start line: emotions
23:23 – What this journey reveals about resilience
25:58 – Crossing the finish line
📌 Connect & Subscribe