Show Notes
Title From Olympic Hurdler to Global Speaker
Summary In this episode of the Amplify Speakers podcast, host Chris Sund interviews Olympic hurdler and keynote speaker Sarah Wells. She shares her journey from Olympic athlete to impactful corporate speaker. She discusses the importance of mindset, resilience, goal setting, and the power of perseverance in overcoming obstacles and achieving excellence.
Takeaways · Mindset and resilience in high performance · Transition from sports to corporate speaking · Goal setting and tracking progress · The role of support systems and mentorship · Balancing personal life and professional ambitions · Focus on One Step at a Time · Excellence in Pursuit of Goals · Keep a journal to track progress and evidence of growth · Share your goals with a trusted support system · Schedule dedicated time for deep work on important projects
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility 02:07 Walk-up Song and Personal Energy 03:02 From Olympics to Speaking Career 05:02 Overcoming Disappointment and Finding Purpose 06:16 Building a Speaking Career Through Referrals 07:42 Connecting with the Audience and Authenticity 08:11 The Sport of Speaking and Continuous Improvement 09:21 Balancing Goals and Family Life 12:02 Focus on One Step at a Time 17:22 Moments of Wanting to Quit and Overcoming Challenges 28:51 The Role of Support and Mentorship 33:27 The Power of Pushing Beyond Limits 35:14 Extreme Situations and Perspective 36:36 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Links Sarah Wells’ Profile: https://amplifyspeakers.com/sarah-wells/
Sarah Wells’ Website: https://thesarahwells.com/
Sarah Wells’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwells400mh/
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