Athleta’s Post

What a legend! In competitive swimming, there are not many harder events than the 200m butterfly. Our local hero Jess Schipper was world record holder and won several gold medals at the #Olympic Games and the World Championships between 2004 and 2009. https://lnkd.in/g6TdETd4 A story of huge #dedication, #perseverance, and #courage Today Jess helped fix my son's #swimmers at the #Queensland State Championships. Wardrobe malfunction! I'm so grateful to Jess. A story of #humility, #care, and #kindness. I don't normally post much, but felt compelled by a touch of Jess's kindness and a reflection of how the people around us make us feel. With a world full of turmoil and change, we need more people to demonstrate these characteristics. Next year will bring much more change than previous years. We need to look after the people in our circles. 1. #Care and kindness for others, particularly people who may not be as fortunate or maybe passing through rough waters. 2. #Courage to speak up for human rights. 3. #Humility to get your hands dirty to make the good things happen. 4. #Dedication and #perseverance to continue doing the small things even when times get tough. Pass on the love, laughter, and care. It's contagious!! Leadership is everyone's responsibility. #gratitude #speedo #leadership

It is such a privilege to take part in Own The Podium "Beyond Performance" project. While sharing this video requires a considerable amount of vulnerability, it is the essence of the project that I am incredibly proud of. As coaches and sports leaders in Canada, our roles carry significant weight. We are immersed in the realm of high performance every day, with the ultimate aim of assisting the athletes under our guidance in achieving their lifelong goals, often reaching world-class success. The core message of "Beyond Performance" is crucial, reminding all sport leaders that we hold the privilege of working with remarkable individuals, athletes and support staff. It is our responsibility to lead with passion, empathy, respect, integrity and curiosity, recognizing that by supporting the human first, gives performance the best shot at succeeding. By actively listening to both athletes and colleagues, we gain access to valuable insights that can guide us with our decision making. This, in turn, enables us to implement appropriate strategies, fostering an environment that not only supports but also sustains excellence. The goal is to create a space that inspires each individual to unlock their full potential. After all, isn't that the very essence of why we are dedicated to this pursuit? Please check out the other videos released within this project, incredible messages from some of the most incredible sport leaders in Canada. #peoplefirst #beyondperformance #leadership #valuesmatter Athletics Canada Canadian Paralympic Committee Canadian Women & Sport | Femmes et sport au Canada Canadian Olympic Committee Coaching Association of Canada Female Coaching Network

A lovely morning spent speaking to the december19 | B Corp™ crew! Thanks The Athlete Media Group for organising. I enjoyed getting to share my tumultuous journey through sport with the team and hopefully managed to share some transferrable insights. My three closing thoughts on the word "Progressive" were: -it's personal: whether it's personal, professional or a hobby/side project our goals are our own, and we probably won't be moving all areas of our life forward at once, our timelines are individual -it's never linear: something we all know but often forget (especially when we're tuned in to LinkedIn and other social media, seeing other people's apparent progress constantly!). Although we might not enjoy the steps backwards, they often offer us the most valuable lessons -it takes a team: we achieve very little in isolation, and no matter how individual our pursuits may appear, collaboration is invaluable. Honesty with your team is most important when things aren't going well, but having a reliable support network is integral to getting through those rough patches #swimmer #swimming #openwaterswimming #speaker #sportmadehuman #athletelife #athletedevelopment #transferrableskills #speakingengagements #progressive #progress #progressnotperfection

👉History doesn't remember the first that tried - only the first that succeeded The first to invent a motorized airplane are the Wright brothers - but the first to try is Clément Ader. Have you ever heard of him? 👉Initial failure is not fatal - as long as you stay in the race. Michael Phelps didn't win even a single bronze in his first Olympics in 2000. But he stayed on track and won 6 gold medals at the next Olympics in 2004. 👉Rest is a fundamental part of the race. Slow down every once in a while. Marathon racers slow down or come to a complete stop to drink water. Would any of them have finished their races dehydrated? 🔻 Share this with your friends and colleagues to let them know you want to see them WIN!🔻 #Motivation #SuccessMindset #NeverGiveUp #DreamBig #InspireOthers #DigitalMarketing

Meet Mallory Weggemann, a symbol of strength and resilience. As a paralympic athlete, producer and author, Mallory has defied all odds to pursue her dreams and achieve greatness. From overcoming obstacles to becoming a role model for countless individuals, Mallory's impact is truly remarkable. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and passion. https://ow.ly/fUe750PrNPn

Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all time. But his story is more inspiring than you can imagine. Here’s why 👇 At the age of 15, he was the youngest male athlete to make the US team. Becoming an international force & Olympic champion at a rapid pace 💪🏻 In 2008, Phelps set out to achieve a record at the Beijing Olympics. 8 gold medals. It required him to swim 17 races in 9 days. A daunting prospect. Nobody had ever done this in a single Olympics event. Phelps achieved the feat. With sheer poetry in motion. But lesser known were Phelps lifelong struggles with depression and ADHD. At the age of 9, Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD. And Debbie Phelps, his mother, set out on a mission. To prove everybody wrong. She sat at training & even came up with a signal for Michael to ‘compose himself’ anytime he got angry inside or outside the pool. It was not long before Michael expressed his 17 year experience with depression and anxiety. But Phelps powered through. Overcame struggles. Channeled them toward his swimming. And by 2016, he had 28 Olympic medals. 23 of them being gold. Phelps defied conventional wisdom. Getting faster & stronger as he got older. He portrays what it means to be an athlete. To achieve the biggest milestones possible. The question with Michael Phelps is not what he did accomplish. Rather, what has he not accomplished? 🏊♂️ I love this story. What do you think? 👇 #sports #sportsbiz #sportsindustry #sportsbusiness #olympics

Let me share a little story involving more waiting than an overcooked microwave dinner. 🕒 But it's a story that turned waiting into triumph! After my rowing adventures, I thought volleyball might be a bit more of a leisurely pursuit. But life had other plans. Out of the blue, I got the call! 📞 "Pack your bags, James, you're heading to the World Championships in Edmund, Oklahoma!" 🌎 Say what? Oklahoma, here I come! 🤠 Fast forward, and there I was, competing in my 2nd Paralympics, and guess what? It was a HOME GAME! 🏡 The energy, the vibe, the sheer awesomeness of it all! Let's break down some achievements: ✅ Represented Great Britain at 1 World Championships, 1 European Championships, 1 Intercontinental Cup, and the London Paralympics. ✅ Earned 56 caps with the Great Britain Men's Sitting Volleyball Team. ✅ Rocked the National Cup Finals with a runner-up spot in 2010 and 2012 and a semi-finalist stint in 2011. And, of course, we hit the quarter-finals at the 2012 London Paralympics, giving it our all! 🇬🇧💪 Here's the kicker: Life's full of unexpected twists and turns. It might feel like a waiting game, but it's all part of the journey. Challenges? Oh, they'll come knocking, but guess what? You're armed with the most potent weapons – your mindset and determination. My journey had its fair share of ups and downs, but I kept swinging. 🏐 And guess what? So, when life serves you a waiting game, remember, it's just a setup for your next victory! #Resilience #Triumph #MindsetMatters