Inspiration from the Paris Olympics

YOU ARE ENOUGH, but how you sustain that mantra comes down to mindset, community and self leadership. This is what the Paris Olympics inspired me to think about after I watched a court side interview with Novak Djokovic (my Serbian brother from another mother - ?estitam, brate!) Gold Medal Winner in Men’s Tennis Singles.?

Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles making him statistically the greatest tennis player in history (and I'll just go on record as saying The Greatest!). And winning the Olympic Gold has been a dream he has chased through four previous Olympic games. But as he gave his remarks court side after his win, he talked about one of his biggest internal battles:

That’s one of the biggest internal battles I keep on fighting with myself. That I feel like I haven’t done enough or been enough in my life on and off the court.?

His words struck me as I thought, if he, who has clearly achieved so much, struggles with these demons, then how do any of us persevere who don't have medals or consistent accolades to prove our achievements? And while it is a natural human thought, how do great athletes overcome those voices in order to keep persevering to the next round? And, what can we learn from them so that we continue to elevate?

With that question in mind, I asked a few thought leader speakers to share some of their thoughts from moments that inspired them from the Paris Olympics and here's what they shared...

Become BreakProof

Jenn Drummond is a world record breaker having conquered the Seven Second Summits, scaling the second-highest peaks on every continent. And she is a mother of seven and a successful entrepreneur. Jenn shares the BreakProof mindset with audiences and in her Olympic recap she highlights some great BreakProof Olympian moments. Learn more about Jenn at: https://jenndrummond.com/

Radical Self-Compassion

Andrea Hollingsworth, Ph.D. is a leading voice on The Compassion Advantage and also a topic that is so critical today which is Radical Self-Compassion, and she shares how this played out in Djokovic's journey to the Golden Slam. Learn more about Andrea at: https://hollingsworthconsulting.com/speaking/

Fear Fear LESS and Self-Lead

Judi Holler is a movement. She is not just creating a movement, but she embodies the message that she brings to global audiences which is: fear fear less and take actionable steps toward self-leadership. In her post-Olympic musings she shares how the athletes self-talk is something that can inspire all of us. Learn more about Judi at: https://judiholler.com/

Rise Through It

Rashmi Airan has a story of epic proportion and it's one that I believe relates to many athletes who need to rise through some of their greatest challenges. When you have time, learn more about how she went from successful lawyer to being brought to her knees in a prison sentence that no one could have imagined. But her ability to take ownership of that moment and rise through it is what many athletes have to do through their challenges and falls before rising again, and that's what Rashmi so poignantly shares in this clip. Learn more about Rashmi at: https://rashmiairan.com/

Embrace Trust Like Your Life Depends on It

Jason O. Harris is a leading voice on Trust and shares some great insights on lessons in trust that we can take away from the Olympics. Just as an Olympic athlete trusts their training, their processes, and the people that are guiding them, we too must trust our processes and the people around us. Learn more about Jason at: https://jasonoharris.com/

Peak Performance in Moments that Matter

Dr. Karen MacNeill was on the ground in Paris as the Lead Mental Health and Mental Performance consultant for the Canadian Olympic Team and in the clip below she shares a wrap up on four key factors she saw time and again in the best athletes. Learn more about Karen at: https://macneillperformance.com/

Embrace Uncertainty and Ignite Opportunity

Dave Sanderson was the last passenger to step off of US Airways Flight 1549, known as The Miracle on the Hudson, and has since gone on to inspire global audiences on how to embrace uncertainty and ignite opportunity. Dave keeps it raw and real and audiences love his direct approach. You can learn more from Dave at: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/

What's Your Olympic Inspiration?

Join the conversation and share some of your thoughts about mindset, leadership, performance or any other idea that moved you as you watched the Paris Olympics.

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