The Flip Side

In this episode, I talk about my first experiences of building the skill of self-awareness. I explore seeing my own patterns and starting to shift them. I'll give some insight into learning that your emotions do not always have to govern your actions. There is a space between emotion and action where you have an opportunity to be self-aware. You get to choose whether you react or respond. Enjoy! xx

In this episode I talk to Olympian Brock Batty who had a whirlwind of an experience as he describes it in 2024. With as little as three months notice he was the highest scoring Aussie, at 17 years old, just in the nick of time for Olympic selection. It wasn't even on his radar for this cycle months before that. We talk in depth about his obsession and love for being an elite athlete and devoting his time and energy to being not only best athlete he can be but the best person he can be. We have an interesting conversation about navigating difficult emotions like fear and nervousness. He has some great insights on building competence over confidence. I hope you enjoy!

Meet my brother! In this episode I've invited my brother Thomas to talk about his learnings in his teaching and coaching careers so far. How setting boundaries, meeting kids where they are at and teaching life skills through gamification is how he feels he can make the most impact. What I have gained from Thomas's insights is that school and sport are training grounds for life. Teach kids how to deal with hardship, that it's okay not be liked, and what strategies they can use in handball that they can also use whenever they feel upset. From the most disadvantaged children to the most privliged there seems to be a similar thread. Kids can learn through play with a great guide.

In this episode I share some of my learnings from a seminar I attended by Dr. John De Martini. I found his philosophy and way of viewing the world quite transformative. I wanted to share one of the many titbits I frantically scribbled in my notebook as he spoke.

Reflecting on the fears that stop you from actualising and being able to be your most authentic self is a topic I have found so much value in reflecting on. But not only that, I can now see and begin to take different actions as a result. Leave a comment with your thoughts! What fear did you resonate with the most?

In this episode Eva tells us all about her story on the way to becoming Australias highest ranked female double mini trampoline athlete at the age of 18! Wow. She shares what skills, both mental and physical, she brought over from WAG (womens artistic gymnastics). She explains which of these she attributes to her success and we discuss if her goals in this sport equate to her goals in her previous sport. An interesting chat on 'giving up' and 'taking the easy way out' as well as the expectations of others when on the path to stepping into your own greatness.

Desperate for your goals or detached? Big misses on goals you had your eye on for a long time can be heartbreaking. Is there another way to feel? I would say yes, but it takes some practice. Maybe there's a goal that you're still wanting to achieve, and you feel like the more you chase it, the further away it runs. Could you be standing in your own way by how you are perceiving your goals? Find out in this ep!

Tom and I discuss the life lessons that Tom imparts on the athletes that he coaches, including myself. We talk about why Tom decided to coach and his mission as a coach as well as diving deeper into the meaning behind the things he says to his athletes. It's a privilege to have Tom as a coach and a mentor. His impact has certainly been a big part of my very different, certainly better, relationship to the sport and myself . I know that there will be many Tomisms to take home for listeners. Thanks Tom, I and we appreciate you lots.

Talking all things about managing CHANGE in work, sport, relationships, motherhood and life! Angelica has such a unique way of approaching change that many people spend years trying to achieve. She names the 3 big things that have allowed her to quite literally be the boss of change in her work and life. We discuss how the challenges of relationships, sport, goals and motherhood have brought out the best and the worst parts in our respective journeys. As a change manager at work she is very self aware of how she and others cope with change. Angelica describes her intention to keep creating new versions of a person she is proud to be. A truly inspiring and vulnereble conversation with a takeaway or 10 for everyone.

E4.2 - In this episode Emma and I continue our discussion on identity through sport and life. You can expect some awareness tools including; what things you might be saying to yourself if your self-worth is tied to your outcomes as well as, what behaviours you find yourself taking part in when this is the case. We will then discuss what are the actions you can take to start to make small shifts towards integrating your identity in a positive way.

PART 1 - In this Episode Emma and I discuss the challenge in elite sport and in life of tying your identity to the titles you have been given by others growing up, and maintained yourself into teenage and adult life. Can you have a positive relationship with your titles? Will they always be a measure of how special or loved you feel based on whether you perform or not?

Emma discusses the emotional ups and downs of narrowly missing Olympic qualifications and the difficult but ultimately empowering process of redefining herself within and beyond gymnastics..

Stay tuned in part 2 for some awarness and action oriented tools!