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Abigail Irozuru
Podcast led by Team GB Olympian, Speaker, Coach, Businesswoman and woman of God, Abigail Irozuru. Featuring personal reflections and guest interviews with Olympians, Paralympians and many other successful individuals on Peak Performance, Resilience and Holistic Health & Wellbeing.
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đ We delve into the world of sports law, anti-doping, selection policies, commercial contracts for athletes and the journey of athletes navigating these challenging arenas. đď¸
In this episode, Olympian Abigail Irozuru has the pleasure of speaking with Imani, a dedicated athlete and aspiring sports lawyer. We cover:
đš How We Met: Training after an injury led to deep conversations and mutual respect.
đš Imani's Journey into Law: From her love of sports to understanding the impact of sports lawyers on athletes and teams.
đš Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs): Discussing notable cases like Diane Modahl's and CJ Ujah's, and the principle of strict liability.
đš Balancing Motherhood and Career: Unique challenges and opportunities in sports law.
đš Selection Policies: Insights on fair criteria for the Paris Olympic Games.
đš Commercial Contracts: Key tips for navigating kit contracts.
đš What Sports Law Encompasses: From endorsements to regulatory compliance and transfer agreements.
Imani's journey from a what she refers to as a "mid-level athlete" to a sports lawyer provides invaluable insights and inspiration. Her definition of success? Wait to the end to find out. đ
SportsLaw #AthleteJourney #AntiDoping #LegalInsights #PodcastEpisode #ImaniSpeaks
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Transgender women's inclusion in women's sport has been a contentious, divisive issue for several years. Listen to an expert's perspective on this episode hosted by Abigail Irozuru with Sharron Davies - a broadcaster, author, former ITV Gladiator and Olympic swimmer who is passionate about fair sport.
During Sharronâs swimming career, she and her colleagues personally experienced the damaging effects of unfair sport through East Germany's dominant era, as a result of their state-sponsored doping regime. Sharron ultimately sees transgender inclusion in the womenâs category as another example of unfair sport, which she also expresses in her most recent book - Unfair Sport, the battle for Womenâs sport, co-authored with Craig Lord.
This is a conversation in 3-parts
- The East German era of doping and its impact of which Sharron was personally victim to
- Womenâs sport - itâs growth and transgender inclusion
- Perspective and predictions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in track and field and swimming
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A captivating conversation with Team Fiji Olympic athlete Danielle Alakija, as she shares her remarkable journey from childhood running superstar to becoming an Olympian at just 16 years old. Beyond the track, we delve into Danniâs passion for climate advocacy, particularly her efforts to amplify the voices of the Global South in discussions around climate change solutions. She's reimagining the UN Sustainable Development Goals to ensure inclusivity and fair representation, addressing historical inequalities and uplifting marginalised communities through her passion project - SOLI.
And hereâs our call to action for athletes and listeners passionate about climate advocacy - you can get involved with her latest project - SOLI - by sharing letters and information about personal experiences of climate change.
Email: danielle@soli.earth
Social Media (Instagram, etc): @daniellealakija
Web: www.soli.earth
Throughout our discussion, Danielle's creativity, resilience, and commitment to making a difference shine through, inspiring us all to pursue our dreams and create positive change in the world.
And, of course, stay tuned until the end to hear Danniâs definition of success and personal experiences of resilience in her own world. đâ¨
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Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson is a Canadian Olympian and a Performance Lifestyle Advisor with the UK Institute of Sport, working with British Athletics and British Shooting World Class Performance Program athletes.
The second key conversation of the 2024 season with Define Your Success is between host Abigail Irozuru and Erika, a member of the elite high performance team.
Key Discussion Points:
- Athlete and Sport Engagement with Performance Lifestyle Teams: Delving into the significance of athlete engagement with Performance Lifestyle Teams, Erika sheds light on how these teams play a crucial role in supporting athletes throughout their careers.
- Transition and Mental Health Support: Drawing from her own experiences transitioning from elite sport, Erika compares the support systems in the UK and Canada, highlighting the need for robust mental health resources tailored to athletes' diverse needs.
- Six Pillars of High Performance: Erika outlines the six pillars integral to developing a well-rounded, high-performance athlete, emphasizing the importance of addressing various facets of athletes' lives beyond their athletic endeavours.
- Transitions Beyond Retirement: The conversation expands to encompass transitions beyond retirement, demonstrating that transitions are not limited to exiting the sport but encompass various life changes.
- Personal Journey with Mental Health Advocacy: Erika shares her personal journey with mental health challenges, which spurred her advocacy efforts and led her to pursue a Psychology degree, ultimately shaping her current work at the UK Institute of Sport.
- Self-Directed Development Strategies: Offering valuable insights, Erika discusses self-directed personal development and transition support strategies for athletes who may not have direct access to elite programs, catering to both developing athletes and those at higher levels.
- Coaching and Mentoring Models: Exploring coaching and mentoring models, the discussion underscores the importance of athlete buy-in when collaborating with Performance Lifestyle practitioners.
Useful Resources Discussed:
- More To Me Initiative: https://uksportsinstitute.co.uk/article/eis-helps-athletes-expand-coaching-skills-through-more2me-initiative/ A program aimed at expanding athletes' skills.
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UKSI (UK Sports Institute): https://uksportsinstitute.co.uk/ Providing comprehensive support for elite athletes.
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TASS (Talented Athlete Support Scheme): https://www.tass.gov.uk/ Supporting young, developing athletes.
* NGB (National Governing Body) - UK Sport: https://www.uksport.gov.uk/ Focusing on Olympic and Paralympic high-performance goals.
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Second of the two-part conversation hosted by Olympian, Abigail Irozuru with Team England Commonwealth Games' rhythmic gymnast, coach and business-owner Mimi-Isabella Cesar.
Key takeaways from the conversation include:
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Aesthetic sports like gymnastics involve subjective judging based on the athletes' appearance and execution.
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Collaboration with experts in various fields is crucial for athletes' holistic development.
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MIC Gymnastics offers tailored training programs and a supportive community for athletes of all ages and levels.
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Mimi's multifaceted career includes coaching, commentating, and aspirations in media, property, and investment.
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Embracing challenges and using personal experiences to drive positive change is essential for growth and success.
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The first episode after a year-long hiatus (sorry - I went AWOL!)
Conversation with 2 x Team England Commonwealth Games representative in rhythmic gymnastics, Mimi-Isabella Cesar.
In this first part, we speak about the highs and lows of Mimiâs competitive career and lead into her journey into entrepreneurship, inspired by righting the wrongs she experienced to be a better coach and leader to the next generation of rhythmic gymnasts.
Some topics explored:
- Suffering emotional abuse about her body weight and shape, and subsequently her age
- The best feeling of rhythmic gymnastics - the silent moment
- Top highlights in the sport
- Iâve never felt enough
- Holding sports leadership to account - coaches, judges, key decision makers
- Recognising abuses of power and what that may look like in those you love - parents and guardians
- The hope with a new coach - Australian coach and sports psych - helping her gain confidence and rewrite the decade-long narrative
At the end of the episode, we lead into what the second part will feature - introduce MIC and entrepreneurship, her growth and how MIC started during COVID, her global reach and extensive support network for gymnasts of all age ranges on MIC, her media and broadcasting work, and her vision for the future.
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In this episode with Olympic and Paralympic sports and massage therapist for British Athletics and England Athletics - James Hedger, we discuss:
- His journey into sports therapy and the CPD thatâs allowed him to continually level-up his practise
- The practical application of his diagnostic toolkit as demonstrated working with me in todayâs therapy session (view the hands-on on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@airozuru/podcasts )
- Technical language, e.g. mobs vs manips (mobilisations vs manipulations)
- Self-therapy and warm-up must-haves from a sports and massage therapistâs perspective
- Jamesâ own throwing career
- And more⌠!
This is a video conversation also viewable on YouTube! .
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KEY LINKS FOR CPD TRAINING:
Tim Paine - Senior Lecturer and Year Lead for Sports Therapy BSc degree programme at University of Bedfordshire.
â https://www.co-kinetic.com/profile/1087 â
â https://www.sportstherapyuk.com/our-staff/tim â
CPD with Chris Duquemin in Craniosacral Therapy with New Vision Therapy. âBody Engineering.â - â https://www.newvisiontherapy.co.uk/about/meet-the-team/chris-duquemin/ â
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A quick dose of inspiration and some practical challenges from Olympian, Abigail Irozuru for you to try to apply to have a great week and âachieve greatnessâ in your own life! Share your thoughts on this episode on Instagram @definesuccessuk https://instagram.com/definesuccessuk or email info@defineyoursuccess.uk . You can even send in a short voice message with your thoughts! Https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/define-your-success/message
In this episode with 4 x Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikel Thomas, we discuss:
- his Olympic experiences (the athleteâs perspective) from Beijing 2008 to London 2012 to Rio 2016.
- his Masters program in Lausanne, Switzerland at the International Academy of Sport, Science and Technology and the doors of opportunity this opened, including being amongst FIFA, UEFA, and the global sporting ecosystem
- his current work at Visa in Strategic Partnerships and how other Olympians and Paralympians can get involved, particularly those in North America!
This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Mikel Thomas.Â
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In this episode with 4 x Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikel Thomas, we discuss:â his origin story - how did he get involved in athletics and bobsleigh?â the challenges heâs faced reaching 4 Olympic Games (3 Summer, 1 Winter)â his response to these challenges - choosing peace; trusting God even in the silence and his growing faith and how he hears God.The second part features:â his Olympic experiences (the athleteâs perspective) from Beijing 2008 to London 2012 to Rio 2016. â his Masters program in Lausanne, Switzerland at the International Academy of Sport, Science and Technology and the doors of opportunity this opened â his current work at Visa in Strategic Partnerships and how other Olympians and Paralympians can get involved! This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Mikel Thomas. Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You wonât want to miss it!Connect with Mikel ThomasInstagram: @mikel_thomas https://instagram.com/mikel_thomasLinkedIn: MIKEL THOMAS https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelthomasoly Connect with Abigail and the podcast:Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message Email - info@defineyoursuccess.uk Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/ Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ // Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
In this episode with sports scientist (specifically as a biomechanist), Dr Philip Graham-Smith, Head of Biomechanics and Innovation at Aspire Academy, we discuss:his beginnings in sports working at Salford University and Liverpool John Moores with horizontal jumpers the basics of biomechanical science that we can employ in training - e.g. video support the in-depth additional analysis provided by biomechanists - speed, strength, power characteristics measurements against normative and an athleteâs historical datathe motivation challenge of maintaining engagement in sport for the boys at Aspire Academy, Qatar separate case studies of a long jumper and high jumper progressions at Aspire, including mention of Mutaz Barshim, a well-known past student of Aspire. data points for elite male and female long and triple jumpers - aspirational numbers for developing athletes!maintaining the perfect balance between being data-driven and movement-driven for coach, biomechanist and athlete. Philâs definition of success I hope you enjoyed todayâs episode!Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You wonât want to miss it!Connect with Dr Phil Graham-SmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-graham-smith-51a6a462 Twitter: @philipgrahamsm2 https://twitter.com/philipgrahamsm2?s=21&t=MxgRWFgOPUwiJoph7rPYXQ Connect with Abigail and the podcast:Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message Email - info@defineyoursuccess.uk Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/ Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ // Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
In this episode, I sit down with 2 x Winter Olympian, Lloyd Wallace. I was initially intrigued about his family legacy (he is the 5th Olympian and 3rd generation of Olympian in his family, beginning with Grandad Peter Curry in 1948). We discuss this and the other legacy he hopes will âlast for yearsâ beyond sport. In this final part, we discuss:- A semi-retirement and the importance of taking breaks to refresh your career - Flexible working for the working-athlete with Sportsphere, Athlete Management - Post-Olympic Blues: What it is, causes, symptoms and solutions - The Wallace Family Olympic Legacy - The London Marathon fundraiser Oct 2022 with War Child UK - https://www.warchild.org.uk/ - and the unexpected challenge of the final 6km !- Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games - Being in a coma 6 months before the Games and how he got back to the top of the slope to compete - Lloydâs simple, powerful definition of success This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Lloyd Wallace. Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You wonât want to miss it!Connect with Lloyd Wallace Instagram: @lloydwal https://instagram.com/lloydwalTwitter: @lloyd_wallace https://twitter.com/lloyd_wallace Connect with Abigail and the podcast:Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message Email - info@defineyoursuccess.uk Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/ Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ // Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
In this episode, I sit down with 2 x Winter Olympian, Lloyd Wallace. I was initially intrigued about his family legacy (he is the 5th Olympian and 3rd generation of Olympian in his family, beginning with Grandad Peter Curry in 1948), but youâll have to wait to Part Two to hear all about that and the other legacy he hopes will âlast for yearsâ beyond sport. In this first part we discuss:Aerial skiing - what it is and how it originated; the ârelaxedâ culture; the technical language and the more colloquial terms used by these athletes, such as The Big Daddy for their moves; what a training year looks like (summer, winter, off-season, world-cup tours, etc.), including âinterestingâ Eastern European World Cup destinations, such as Russia and their response to waking up to the new that Russia had invaded Ukraine whilst they were in Russia! Athlete Management & Coaching Tips / Advice for athletes looking for sponsorship Retirement / taking a break from sport and how to strike the right balance between work, working out and recovery Planning for life beyond sport - practical guidance from his own experience This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Lloyd Wallace. Subscribe so you can be notified immediately when the next episode drops! You wonât want to miss it!Connect with Lloyd Wallace Instagram: @lloydwal https://instagram.com/lloydwalTwitter: @lloyd_wallace https://twitter.com/lloyd_wallace  Connect with Abigail and the podcast:Send us a short voice message with your definition of success or thoughts on your favourite episode and why you loved it - https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message Email - info@defineyoursuccess.uk Instagram: @ Definesuccessuk - https://www.instagram.com/definesuccessuk/ Twitter: @DefineSuccessUK - https://twitter.com/DefineSuccessUK Abigail - Instagram: @absisdabest - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/ // Twitter - @airozuru - https://twitter.com/Airozuru --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
In this episode with Olympic history-maker and 2x Olympian, Montell Douglas, we discuss:
- Her Olympic experiences - Summer and Winter Olympic Games
- Being one of only TWO people in the WORLD to attend both the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic games
- Being a history-maker in her family - first university graduate
- Her âwhirlwindâ first Olympic experience
- 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games and the major surgery that is career-ending for many and her ridiculously rapid recovery to reach the Games as a reserve
- Her faith in God that allowed her to persevere another 4 years to Beijing 2022
- The warrior mentality that is within us all
- Being an âover-achieverâ
- The power of a resolution at any time of the year - just do.
This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Montell Douglas.
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In this episode with Olympic history-maker (listen to find out why) and 2x Olympian, Montell Douglas, we discuss:
- Her definition of success (one of the most intriguing responses yet)
- Her sporting origin story
- Her multi-faceted career in schoolsâ mentoring, professional services, athleticsâ coaching, charitable work and her own great sporting achievements!
- Olympic cycles vs âReal worldâ seemingly unstructured timelines and the transition from one to the other
- One of the worst questions to ask an Olympian post-Games⌠and our suggestions of what a better question may be.
- Becoming a Summer and Winter Olympian & The Olympic Experience (teaser)
This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Montell Douglas.
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A conversation where host, Abigail guested on Sporting for His Glory ( a podcast hosted by previous DYS podcast guest, KarĂŠ Adenigan)
We discuss:Connecting at the Commonwealth Games and through the Womensâ Sports Trust Unlocked Programme
We started the podcast with a prayer, which is such a beautiful and powerful way to start off any project, but particularly one with the title - Sporting For His Glory. https://linktr.ee/sportingforhisglory
3:33 How did your sporting journey begin?
Multiple sports background; ATC (Air Training Corps) and Ian Wiltshire, my first Jumpsâ Athletics Coach.
5:44 When did you become a Christian? Has faith always been a big part of your life?
Growing up in a Christian home; Kidsâ Church; Online Church whilst travelling
7:25 How does your faith impact what you do as an athlete?
Faith as an anchor; knowing my value and identity beyond wins or losses. Enjoyment.
10:07 How do you navigate your competition and those you compete against, as a Christian?
Starting with prayer; the parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025%3A14-30&version=ESV
Friendship with and competitive drive against my competitors.
14:09 Joshua 1:9 âBe Strong and Courageousâ - What resonates strongly with you about this verse?
Transition of leadership; transition between seasons.
19:35 Tell us more about your journey of resilience and overcoming?
The three parts of my athleticsâ career to date - 2005-2012 / 2012-2016 / 2018 - 2022
26:40 - How did you get involved in coaching and what is it like being a coach?
Passion for education since 2007; Growth Mindset; Upskilling my tutors; business coaching; Certifications - NLP, CBT, ILMâŚ
31:05 Can you coach yourself through the knowledge you have?
Yes and No! You can only go so far alone. My current mindset coach - Iris Van Ooyen (https://2brighteyes.com/ )
Clarifying, âahaâ moments working with a coach.
33:28 How important is church? Whatâs the impact of having a church?
Community. Vulnerability, even in large churches through small groups.
36:30 What encouragement would you give to christians in the health and fitness world?
Itâs all individual. But⌠The joy of the LORD is your strength. Praise and worship is speaking Godâs word back to him and strengthening.
39:38 Do you have anything else on your heart to share?
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In this episode, hear various short clips of how Britain's best athletes and coaches define success.Â
Long form definitions of success and the more challenging narrowing it down to three words.Â
How do you define success?Â
Before listening to their responses, why not define success for yourself first and share it with our listeners!Â
Send in a voicenote with your definition to info@defineyoursuccess.uk or send a voice message. Â
Featuring:
Jodie Williams; Richard Whitehead MBE; Benjamin Williams; Martyn Rooney; Dan Greaves; Cindy Sember; Tiffany Porter; Laviai Nielson; Stef Reid; Beth Partridge; Kare Adenegan; Curtis Beach; Daryll Nieta; Louise Bloor; Aston Moore MBE; Leon Baptiste; Dr. Rob Miller; Morgan Lake.Â
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In this episode of #DYSPodcast, hear the wisdom and joy Tiffany Porter (ex-Team GB 100m Hurdler) shares around
- athletics,
- retirement from sport,
- motherhood, including training and competing whilst breastfeeding and (all in 2021, post-baby) winning European Indoor Bronze, becoming British Champion and representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games - all whilst being a mother to her Rainbow Baby, Chidera.
Listen to this conversation around Tiffâs illustrious athletics career; retirement from sports; and family including being a Rainbow Mom.
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Tiffanyâs Honours - https://worldathletics.org/athletes/great-britain-ni/tiffany-porter-14318196
Tiffanyâs Retirement Announcements -
World Athletics - https://worldathletics.org/news/news/tiffany-porter-hurdles-retirement
Run Blog Run by Stuart Weir - https://www.runblogrun.com/2022/03/tiffany-porter-reflects-on-retirement-and-life-after-hurdles-part-2.html
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Vertigo - what is is (symptoms) and its causes
Storytime - how it happened
âHealth issues seem to be quite common in athletes and not as understanding as injuries, it seems.â - a quote from a friend that prompted me sharing this episode
Baseline - balance and proprioception work whilst brushing your teeth
Baseline for your holistic health
Achilles Tendon Rupture Recovery - Knee-to-wall Baseline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py9y62vwzYk&ab_channel=ABIGAILIROZURU - what it is
Resting HR Baseline and how tracking this can help you navigate training intensity, the onset of and recovery from illness
Achilles tendon stages for recovery mentioned - https://abigailirozuru.com/2016/07/15/sports-an-achilles-tendon-rehab-program-videos-week-8-post-op/
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In this second part of the conversation with USA Track and Field Paralympian, Lacey J Henderson, we discuss:
- the instability of the contracting life, self-employed status that we all take on as athletes;
- the unfairness of the broad range of disability categories for Paralympians and what Lacey is doing to challenge and change that for the better.
- Laceyâs Sports Psychology Mastersâ degree: how we might manage and overcome stress responses after trauma, particularly sexual assault in sport.
Content Advisory: There is some swearing in this episode + mention of sexual assault.
Connect with Lacey:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laceyisyourfriend/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lacesyourfriend
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Laceyjhenderson/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/laceyisyourfriend
LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/laceyisyourfriend
Connect with Abigail and the podcast:
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Originally published 15th November 2022.British Athletics' Strength & Conditioning Coach A conversation with S&C Coach, Rob MillerRob is co-owner of Informed Performance, alongside Michael Johnston (MJ).https://www.informedperformance.co.uk/Both work at British Athletics as part of the Strength & Conditioning Performance Team.https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/We discuss Robâs:The opening / warm up convo - COVID Lockdown Training Diaries (gym kitted out by Blk Box Fitness - https://www.blkboxfitness.com/ ), which is a reminder of the importance of accountability to produce positive results, and also the convenience benefits of â100 rep sessionsâ - not for high performance, though!;âThe deep stuffâ - from approx the 10 minute mark onwards Coaching Philosophy, highlighting the importance of trust and buy-in in any coaching relationship, not just the theoretical and technical knowledge of the coach; S&C Philosophy, including how Rob structures a training program, his perception of âtechnical excellenceâ and his tips for anyone looking to improve their Olympic lifts, specifically cleans and snatch; World-class lifting numbers in the track & field world (how does your PB match up against Britainâs best athletes in the power clean?) Hobbies (jiu jitsu, cooking and music - singing and guitar) PhD on Muscle Morphology for Elite Sport Running, which was funded by British Athletics and, in year one, by EIS (the English Institute of Sport) https://eis2win.co.uk/ Definition of Resilience and Success.Social Media HandlesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/robem10LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-miller-726844b0/?originalSubdomain=ukTwitter - https://twitter.com/robem10Informed Performance - https://www.informedperformance.co.uk/PhD - https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/thesis/The_muscle_morphology_of_sprinters/19722865https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009196/Article on PhD by the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine -https://www.ncsem-em.org.uk/2020/10/02/buttock-size-matters-researchers-reveal-a-large-gluteus-maximus-is-key-for-sprint-speed-and-performance-after-examining-the-anatomy-of-elite-athletes/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message
Part One of a 2-Part Conversation with Lacey Henderson, Team USA Paralympic Athlete & Performance Psychology Consultant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laceyisyourfriend Performance Psychology Consultant @parallelperformanceconsulting LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/laceyisyourfriend This episode is for you if youâre grieving the loss of a job, a role, a life; if youâre looking for some practical sports psych tips or if you just want a laugh. Conversation centres on her Sports Psychology Masters, USOPC (US Olympic & Paralympic Committee), the mental health toll of high performance sport when athletes are seen as or at least made to feel as disposable by their federations ; dynamic identity - how we face and journey through grief and loss - the healthy and unhealthy ways from our experiences and from a trained psychologistâs perspective on the best way through. Fun fact: Lacey's Sports Psychology Masters is led by Team GB Rio 2016 Olympian, Lennie Waite - https://twitter.com/lenniew8 A favourite quote on this episode - 'everything waits for youâ. Finally, full disclosure - there are a few swear words dotted through this conversation, but theyâre few and far between so donât let that dissuade you from listening. Subscribe to be notified of Part Two when the episode drops next Tuesday
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Kare Adenegan has so many medals to her name, I donât even know where to begin- She has won medals at every major championships: British, European, Commonwealth, World and Paralympic Games - and she achieved these great feats alongside her studies, most recently having graduated from the University of Warwick. Congratulations!
As we warm up into this conversation, things get a little deep.
Equality in diversity - specifically between non-disability and disability sport as we saw exemplified at the CWG - that oneness and cohesion of the team; the superhuman Paralympic trope and her perspective on that vs the real daily struggle of a disabled person, athlete or not; her faith; and her tips for future Paralympians in any sport, not just on the track. I also ask, how do we get more coaches involved with para sport to increase access to sport for disabled people.
Finally, as a Black-British female wheelchair athlete, she may have experienced racism; but she says ableism features more profoundly in her life as a form of discrimination than anything else.
So⌠What is ableism? And how can we ensure we arenât complicit, passive bystanders or even instigators to this form of discrimination?
Please listen up and let me know your thoughts on this enlightening and informative conversation.
Kare on Twitter - @adenegank
Instagram - @kareadenegan
Email: info@defineyoursuccess.uk
Twitter: @definesuccessuk
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Kare mentions under-eating and its connection with RED-S which refers to relative energy deficiency syndrome. Unfortunately, I didn't explore this topic further with her, but you can find more info on it here - https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a33589189/red-s-relative-energy-deficiency-running/
P.s. I use the term 'able-bodied' and have recently learned this isn't a term some will be comfortable with, so I apologise if I have offended you. Please share your preferred terminology, so I can make the right changes! Also rather than editing this term out, I wanted to keep this an example of the fact we all have lessons to learn to be less discriminatory and more inclusive in our language and behaviour re disability!
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This episode is a solo conversation with you and your host, Abigail about Collaborative Coaching: a hybrid of the self-coached and the standard coaching model. Get an insight into how it can work well to create successful outcomes, e.g. her 2018-2021 seasons and how it can disappoint without the "four C's" / 4 C Thinking in place (think 2022 season! Yikes!). Share your thoughts on this episode and how you can apply 4 C Thinking in your workplace or coaching set up with Abigail on Instagram @absisdabest , Twitter @airozuru , email or LinkedIn! If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5* review ;) #DYSPodcast #4CThinking Finally... how do you define your success? Share your definition in a voice message (max 60 seconds) via the link below on Spotify!
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Kicking off season 2 of Define Your Success with my friend and teammate, 100m hurdles Commonwealth Bronze Medalist and New British Record Holder, Cindy Sember (nee Ofili).
We discuss:
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the surprises of the 2022 season - the highs of medals and national records; the lows of disappointment and distress at the European Championships.
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what keeps Cindy going - her faith in God and belief in her gifts and calling, including her favourite Bible verses (Psalm 46:5 & Jeremiah 29:11)
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how Cindy got into the sport - her sister (Tiffany Porter, nee Ofili) as an incredible role model
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Cindy's life after sport
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her Nigerian heritage and how it connects her with some of her competitors
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Cindy's advice to us all to achieving success, practising resilience and living healthier, happier lives!
Stay connected with Cindy on social media -
Instagram : @cindyofili
Twitter : @cindyofili
YouTube Channel
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Louise Bloor is a Performance Nutritionist for British Judo, Diving and Athletics' teams. Her food philosophy, which is helpful for us all to remember, is explored in this half hour conversation - 'food is fuel, fun, emotional and you've got to enjoy it' - as we discuss the following:
fuelling correctly around training sessions - before, during and after - to optimise performance, reduce injury and retain a high level of focus and engagement from the start to the finish long term and acute weight loss and weight management strategies female athletes' weight management around their menstrual cycle a human-first approach to performance nutrition  Â
I also did a little bit of digging and found one of Louise's docs from 2016: An introduction to performance nutrition for British Judo - Introduction to Performance Nutrition for British Judo - 42 page doc This episode also discusses in brief Louise's entry into performance nutrition, where she works with the following British Teams - Judo, Diving and Athletics - helping these elite performers to make and manage their weight, gain a healthier relationship with food and learn from not only her theory of performance nutrition, but also her own personal experience as an Olympic sprinter. I hope you enjoy this episode as part of the 'Athlete Experience' series of the Define Your Success Podcast. If you did, please rate, review and subscribe. Follow Louise Bloor on Social Media!
Instagram: @louise.bloor Twitter: @louise_bloor
Also mentioned: The English Institute of Sport
IG, FB, TW: @eis2win Feel free to drop me an email on info@defineyoursuccess.ukÂ
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9 x British Champion in Triple Jump. And only 23-years old. But that's not all...
This conversation with Naomi covers her creative side, delving deep into NFTs - relevant for you whether you're a newbie and have never heard of the term or you're a pro; it's all inspiring and educational.
We also cover her other creative exploits, including Three-Point Start (which she was supported and advised in the development of by her mentor at the Women's Sport Trust, Unlocked Program) and her recent partnership collaboration with House of Marley.
Naomi is all about taking ownership of her future and the conversation; shining a spotlight on who she is beyond sport and what she and other athletes and marginalised groups (specifically black women in tech and arts) can achieve in every area of their lives.
Tags - AfrochicksNFTS - https://mobile.twitter.com/afrochicksnft
https://mobile.twitter.com/randizuckerberg Randi Zuckerberg
Three Point Start blog - https://threepointstart.com/
Women's Sports Trust - https://www.womenssporttrust.com/
Livewire Sport - https://www.livewiresport.com/
Twitter Spaces hosted by Naomi & @WomenInNFTs
It's not too late to get involved in NFTs - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/nft-ownership-metaverse-crypto-bitcoin-b1986530.html - NFT ownership is concentrated to just 0.1% of crypto owners
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After a 2-month hiatus, The Athlete Experience series is back with the BTS (behind the scenes) of your host, Abigail Irozuruâs athlete experience.
Here are 10 things you didnât know about meâŚsome are obvious; some not so obvious!
Contact me:
Email - info@defineyoursuccess.uk
Website - www.abigailirozuru.comÂ
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKgIKMA1rkd7mZP-ok4gHA
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abigailirozuru
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailirozuru/
Link Tree with product and service partnerships - https://linktr.ee/airozuru
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Lockdown conversations with Paralympic athlete, Richard Whitehead MBE.Â
https://www.whitehead.foundation/
Throwing it back to my Zoom conversation with Richard way back in May 2021 where he takes us through his perspective on building and working with High Performance Teams.
Now in his mid-40s, Richard has had a vast range of experience in high-level sport in teams and individual events and is someone who proactively puts the right people in the right places within his team so that he can thrive.
Key words include - âvaluesâ and âexpectationsâ - and ensuring there is alignment on these core foundational areas to ensure a high-functioning team.
I also love his determination to build a team who BELIEVE in his ability to perform to the standards that he sets, and if they canât get on board with the vision, well keep listening to find outâŚ
Itâs several months late, but the info is surely timeless
Podcast cover art photo credit - By Ben Sutherland from Forest Hill, London, European UnionÂ
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An introduction to your host, Abigail Irozuru and answering your questions about doing hard things. I'm often asked, how do you train so hard each day? How do you jump so far? How do you eat healthily consistently? Maybe you think athletes are made of sterner stuff than you. Well, you're wrong! You can do hard things too! In your own life, living your own purpose. Let me introduce you to the athlete mindset... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fmSI-SHOBFE
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A different perspective on the retirement conversation with tri-sport athlete, Judah Simpson. We discuss athlete retirement for paid and unpaid athletes, the pros and the amateurs; and we discuss the importance of having honest, deep and vulnerable conversations to help grieve the loss of one career whilst transitioning into the next.Â
Join the Define Your Success Facebook group to share your thoughts and tips on retirement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/507108950286443
Connect with Judah Simpson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-simpson-6ba546146/?originalSubdomain=uk on Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/JudahSimpson or Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/judah.simpson.7Â
Article on retirement from sport for amateur athletes, shared with me originally by Dan Pfaff - https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300217845/retirement-a-precarious-balancing-act-with-limited-support-for-amateur-athletesÂ
More on retirement from sport - https://abigailirozuru.com/?s=retirement
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Interview with Team USA ex-decathlete and Duke University coach Curtis Beach.
Curtis Beach on Twitter & Instagram - https://twitter.com/curtis_beach + https://www.instagram.com/curtisbeach/?hl=en
Curtisâ T&F Training App - https://train.curtisbeach.com/
Link to Define Your Success Podcast community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/507108950286443/
Article from Dan Pfaff re amateur and recreational athletes - https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300217845/retirement-a-precarious-balancing-act-with-limited-support-for-amateur-athletes
My posts on retirement - https://abigailirozuru.com/?s=retirement
Youtube on UK Sport World Class Performance Program perks, including the Personal Development Allowance and partner connections, e.g. PwC - https://youtu.be/BHSBzL-s0K4
Thrill of the Chase article on Curtis Beach (2015) - https://abigailirozuru.com/2015/06/27/thrill-of-the-chase-an-interview-with-curtis-beach/
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Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes (all PG btw) from an Olympic athlete's perspective before, during and after the Games? Well, here goes....Â
Also available to read and view photo at - https://abigailirozuru.com/2021/11/22/the-olympic-experience-tokyo-2021/Â
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Abigail Irozuru interviews Team GB Olympians in track & field athletics to find out their perspective, lessons learned, highlights and lowlights of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Morgan - https://www.instagram.com/morganalexandralake
https://twitter.com/morgan_a_lakeÂ
Tom Gale - https://twitter.com/tomgale_hj
https://www.instagram.com/tomjamesgale/
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My personal reflections after morning Bible study on the miracle of Peter healing the lame beggar in Acts Chapter 3. Let's raise our level of vision and expectation for what we hope for and expect in our lives - relevant to us all to expect for greater!
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