
“The goal was so etched in my mind that I had to finish” with Caitríona Jennings, Olympian, world-record breaking Ultra-runner and VP Aircraft Trading
Leadership Roots with Mark RedmondShow Notes
In this frank and inspiring conversation, Caitríona talks to Mark about running the marathon at the 2012 Olympics, breaking the 100 mile record and how she juggles her career as a senior executive in aircraft trading with her elite athletics career. She also talks about how to know when you should back yourself and when you should seek help as well as setting and achieving goals.
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