The Empowered Athlete

The Difference Between Empowerment and Motivation (Interview w/ TPB Head Coach Jax Balfour)


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In this episode, Head Coach of The Performance Blueprint, Jax Balfour, and I chat about her journey before becoming an integral part of the Body By Boss Team. She shares details of her health journey before TPB, how the program has evolved since she first joined in 2018, and her take on the difference between empowerment and motivation when it comes to lasting, sustainable change.

Jax Balfour lives in Stratford, Cananda and trains at Stratford BJJ. She's been training for 8 years and is a purple belt in BJJ. She's one of the first OG students of the Performance Blueprint, turned right hand women inside BodyByBoss LLC and Head Coach for The Performance Blueprint and BASP. She's also the full-time the mama of two huskies: Opie and Lily.


What you'll learn:

  • Her history of dieting and what sparked the start of her health and wellness journey
  • Her story of why she initially started BJJ
  • Her turning point that led her to join The Performance Blueprint (TPB) in 2018
  • Her experience inside TPB and the amazing transformation she had
  • What inspired her to join the BBB team
  • Her insight on the evolution of the program over the years
  • Hear take on the main principles of the program that ensure student’s success
  • Her take on the difference between feeling empowered and being motivated
  • Her advice to anyone looking to join but feels fear about investing in themselves

  • Episode Resources:

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    The Performance Blueprint - Our 12-week lifestyle transformation program for female BJJ athletes designed to help you create balance and structure in your life, heal your relationship with your self, and unlock your performance potential. Click HERE to apply. Next Cohort starts in May.


    Podcast Links:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc/

    Jax's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticjiujiteira/ 

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