Amplify Speakers Podcast

Reset with Resilience: Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward

Amplify Speakers Podcast

Show Notes

Reset with Resilience: Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward

Summary In this episode of the Amplify Speakers podcast, host Chris Sund interviews Mandy Gill. She shares her journey from resilience in personal setbacks to ultra endurance athletics, emphasizing the importance of resilience, ownership, and mindset in overcoming life's challenges. Discover practical frameworks like 'First Attempt in Living' and 'Catch It, Check It, Change It' to boost your resilience and performance.

Takeaways · Resilience in personal and professional life · The 'First Attempt in Living' framework · Overcoming setbacks in ultra endurance sports · The importance of mindset and ownership · Practical resilience strategies for everyday life

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mandy Gill and Her Journey 03:10 The Importance of Resilience in Life 06:09 Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Building Resilience 09:11 Fear of Failure and the First Attempt in Living 12:11 The Balance of Rest and Performance 15:06 Challenges in Ultra-Endurance Athletics 24:04 Lessons from Setbacks and Failures 29:55 Framework for Moving Forward: Catch It, Check It, Change It

Quotes "Self-sabotage is a major roadblock." "Catch it, check it, change it." "Where focus goes, energy flows."

Links Mandy Gill’s Profile: https://amplifyspeakers.com/mandy-gill/

Mandy Gill’s Website: https://www.mandygill.com/

Mandy Gill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygilldotcom/

Mandy Gill’s Book: https://www.mandygill.com/book

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