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/