How Winning Olympic Gold Translates into Lessons on High-Performance - Grace Prendergast

This episode delves into the concept of high performance and what it truly means to excel in any area of life. I sit down with Grace Prendergast, a 15-time national champion, Olympic gold medalist, and five-time world champion, to discuss her incredible journey from the top of the rowing world to her current work in building high-performance teams. Grace shares insights on how her experiences in elite sports have shaped her mindset and approach to success, both on and off the water.

What We Cover:

• The motivation behind Grace's start in rowing and what kept her committed through the years.
• Memorable challenges that shaped Grace's mindset as a top athlete.
• How Grace transitioned her high-performance mindset from sports to her career after retiring.
• The concept of winning and how it translates into everyday life and work.
• Grace's passion for high-performance teams and what this means in both sports and business.
• The difference between being a high-performance individual versus part of a high-performance team.
• How Grace managed the pressure of expectations during her career and how she handles it now.
• Reflections on her rowing career and how it influences her current life.
• Practical advice for those striving for success and meaningful achievement in their own lives.

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