Skating Success: the Podcast: Recent Episodes
Skating Success Inc.
Skating Success: the Podcast is your resource for all things Skating, Coaching, & Support in the Art of Figure Skating. Dedicated to help you learn & grow while you maximize your skating experience. No matter how you’re involved in this incredible sport, you have the passion to be better. International Master Coach, Choreographer, & Founder, Jadene Ferreira is your host - sharing all the insights and ways to truly access your authenticity on the ice as you define your own version of skating success.
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When you think of a Champion, it's easy to think of the qualities that make them stand out.
But how did they get there?
In this episode, we explore 5 tangible ways to 'Unleash your Inner Champion'!
Whether you are just beginning your journey in this sport or ready to reach for a specific goal, these 5 access points will definitely help you get connected to your way forward.
Today, we're talking about the power of optimization!
This episode is dedicated to an incredible woman who
influenced on my life on all levels...
Her impact will never be forgotten for me and has influenced so much of the way I coach and lead.
Take the concepts from this episode to optimize both your
tactics of success & how you want it to feel every day.
Thank you, Auntie Char ~ without your influence, so much of what I do would never have been created. Love you to the moon and back... ❤️
It's time to grab some fresh encouragement as a Coach!
Remember that you matter & what you do really does change lives.
If you have a coach or have hired one, today's episode will help remind you how to better communicate with them & show your appreciation when it's due!
Ever wake up in a cold sweat with too much on that skating brain?
Me too!!
Well, in this episode, we tackle exactly what to do about it 😉
There's nothing wrong with you... you are a human! Life gets the best of most brains from time to time; so don't stress it.
Follow the 'Face it, Fail it, Free it' formula instead.
(You'll be so glad you did!)
Big changes often lead to more upheaval & layers of energy than we expect. That's exactly where I found myself this summer: doing the plan (in 10x the steps!)
Can you relate? Do you ever feel like something you planned out takes a lot more time and effort than you ever imagined?
I get it...
Here are 4 questions I share in this episode to bring us back to the moment at hand and 'Simplify to Amplify' as Marie Forleo would say. (Check her out - her YouTube is Fire!!)
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What matters most?
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What matters now?
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What matters next?
4: What matters:________? (Fill in the blank with your TOP motivator!!
Thank you SO much for listening in. I appreciate you & am rooting for you on your journey of Skating Success!
Why did you start skating in the first place?
No doubt, however it happened, I know it had something to do with your heart.
I always say:
'skating is a 'feeling, not a thinking'
When you skate to be soul-filled, you experience the feeling of skating every time.
This is a very special episode & it's dedicated to you - live your dreams, become who you want to be, choose to Soulskate.
In honour & memory of my friend and Colleague, Don Cowan. RIP ~ may your soul be skating on the other side...
Do you believe in yourself? In your potential?
What is the story you're telling yourself.. about you?
In this Episode, I share some powerful re-frames you can adopt in order to align your intention with your belief.
Give yourself the gift of choosing what you want to believe in; even if it takes a little extra courage.
You deserve it!
What if you could trust the creative process more?
Trust that exactly what was meant to be created, does.
In this Episode, I share my process for:
Preparation meets Inspiration powered by Intention.
A quick, powerful listen for you to access your intuitive and creative process to deliver any project plan.
Are you a super coach?
You may just be one... When's the last time you spent a little moment daydreaming? Considering the best case scenario ~ or pondering what you really want to create?
This episode is dedicated to the dreamers, those who see the future as way bigger than the past & definitely more exciting.
Ever feel guilty for taking a break?
You are NOT alone! If you experience 'rest resistance', you may be on the over-working train. In order to do your best at skating, coaching, or parenting, deep rest really needs to be part of your plan.
This was one of my hardest skills to develop which is why this entire episode is dedicated to helping you with what I've learned from the practice of facing my own resistance to rest and allowing it to fuel my success.
How to take your new moves and master them.
It's so important to internalize your abilities and skills on your journey to skating success. They aren't happening 'to you' or 'outside of you'... you are creating your success.
Sometimes, it may be hard to picture how something you're learning can become what you master - but that's the exact intention.
Listen in on this powerful episode on how to accomplish just that.
In this very personal episode, I share the journey I took to cultivate more peace on purpose.
It may seem counterintuitive for a skating podcast, but in all the years I've been skating, this has been the most powerful shift of all.
The price of peace isn't easy, but the experience of it is completely worth it - no matter where you're at on your journey of skating (& life) success.
What's the 1 thing you can't skate without?
Ankle Bend. Period.
It's the most obvious part of teaching and yet it's so easy to overlook...
However, when harnessed, using 'bend as your friend' with consistent ankle bend prior to each push can absolutely transform your skating!
Are you really ready to skate?
So many times, I've arrived at the rink to teach & the skater isn't ready to go...
It's not that they intend it - but it does get in the way of their results and creates unnecessary frustration!
Get into this Episode for 5 specific ways to bring your readiness to the next level & be truly Set 2 Skate!
What does focus have to do with your Skating Success? The answer is: everything!
The ability to focus is so important and imperative to your progress.
Plus, it's a skill you can work on and develop!
Listen in for tips on how 2 Focus... (twice ;)
It's easy to think that breaks aren't necessary... or that we're being lazy by resting.
In this episode, I'm not only advocating for taking a break, I'll walk you through why it's beyond important!
Look at this as part of your Skating Success training and how you will actually get ahead by slowing yourself down.
A must-listen for anyone on the edge of burnout!
You have dreams. They actually matter!
In this episode, we're going to use the World Championships to get inspired & then to take action.
Listen in for the 3 step process we'll do together (including the celebration 🎉)
It is time for you to decide what you want and really go for it?
This is the season, as we head into Spring, that I often think about how to revamp my output and be reminded of my ultimate goals.
In this episode, we'll talk about effort, focus, and living from your results without personalizing your failures.
If you need a 'pick-me-up' or just a friend to encourage you on your path to skating success, this is the episode for you!
This is one of the most POWERFUL skills I can teach you: to be proud of yourself!
Consider it an invitation; an open door. A place to lean into when you’re looking for validation, scores, or even success.
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It all starts HERE. With you, me dear!
Ever run into challenges that seem insurmountable? Me too….
If I’ve learned ANYTHING from choreography, it’s that creativity is the secret weapon to dealing with the unknown. It’s like having a magic potion that you can take as a back up any time you need to!
Start with curiosity then move with creativity. Creative solutions are the things that move everything forward.
You’ll see when you start to implement this strategy: what could be possible if you open yourself up to a new way of doing something?
I’m giving away the secret sauce here!
Implement even 1 of these 5 specific details and improve your score dramatically.
You’ll also enjoy your training more and definitely have more FUN on the ice.
When you improve your choreography, transitions, & finishing details with music, you benefit on so many levels.
Let’s DO this!
It may not seem like it, but working on your capacity to feel love might be one of the biggest game changers you can make towards your personal experience of skating success.
This episode is dedicated to the 'Love Lessons' that I've cultivated over the years and how they impact both my skating & personal life.
You have so much power over your ability to feel love, especially when you practice it.
I have a feeling that you'll come back to these ideas again & again, whenever you need an emotional 'pick me up'!
With Love - Jadene
It takes courage to go after what you want!
In this episode, we dive into 3 specific questions to ask yourself as you embark on your own hero journey.
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What can I let go of to lighten my load?
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Who do I need to become in order to achieve my goal?
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Which new beliefs must I adopt in order to create my future?
To be courageous, and follow your heart, is not easy... and yet, it might be the most satisfying thing in life. To take on the challenge of growth in the direction of your dreams.
None of us win alone...
But relationships aren't talked about that much in our 'individualistic sport'.
Listen in for a renewal - not only on your relationships with others - but the one you have both with yourself and with the world at large.
This is an ambitious topic to tackle and I believe it's a game changer on your personal journey of skating success!
Find your Flow.... what does that mean and how does it help you skate better?
When you find YOUR way of doing something and allow surrender, you actually discover flow.
This is a concept that works both physically and philosophically for you to create personal skating success.
In this episode, you'll be guided to revisit the way you approach things on the ice and how to connect with the parts of you that make you the unique artist that you are!
Figure Skating really is dancing on ice.
This week, with the European Championships on as well as the Canadian National Championships, I’m reminded why I loved to skate as a form of dancing.
If you want to get more into your choreography, enhance your enjoyment on the ice, and ultimately create amazing results in your performances, explore your dance-ability!
I have specific tips in this episode to help you do just that.
Be willing to express yourself with intention by learning about the art of movement. It’s an incredible feeling to be able to fully express your art through movement and the opportunity through our sport is right here.
Mantra of the Moment: It's Figure Skating: Let’s Dance!
Struggling with your Next Steps?
We all get stuck.... we all come back from that competition or event - from that emotional high to come back into the lull of the 'next steps'.
But how do we actually move forward when the frustration hits?
Acknowledge, Decide, Clarify, take Action!
This episode is exactly what you need (and what I needed) to get up and keep going towards your goals when the hype wears off.
It's something I'll personally be coming back to and I'm sure you will be too!
It’s time we took our goals and gave ourselves ample time and focus to accomplish them.
Join me for the year long marathon to create what’s NEXT with your Skating Success! I cover 4 point by point questions to get you dialled in for the year ahead.
Apply these questions to anything you’re looking to achieve and let’s DO this together.
Stillness is the Pillar of Excellence I have honestly found the hardest to cultivate.
And yet? It has truly been the most transformative for me. In this episode, I share 5 specific ideas around pausing and creating ‘The Rest’ that you can implement right now.
A great listen for anyone who feels on the edge of burnout, or that they can’t seem to enjoy the success they’ve created.
Sometimes, we just need the permission to slow down and listen to ourselves. What we really need to thrive is often a break and a little rest before we continue.
One of the most powerful things you can do to affect the outcome of your skating results is to apply stamina to your strategies.
Without stamina (both mental and physical) you won’t access your true potential, and even worse, you won’t enjoy the process.
In this episode, I go into tactical examples of how to truly use your personal stamina as a choice towards creating the results that matter to you. Listen in and let me know how YOU decided to up your game and apply your skating strategy!
Email: skatingsuccess@gmail.com
Instagram: @skatingsuccess
Simple ideas are sometimes the best.
Ask yourself: am I stretching or am I squishing?
When we give ourselves the opportunity to grow, learn, and become the next version of ourselves, we’re choosing to stretch. In contrast, there are times when we ‘squish’ ourselves and hold ourselves back…
In this Episode, I discuss how the daily habit of choosing to stretch goes beyond flexibility and becomes a lifestyle that completely contributes to your skating success!
When you find your stability, you access your ability.
It's a simple statement but you truly know yourself when you find your own inner power. That comes from knowing what makes sense to you, how you like to train, and who you want to be as an athlete.
In this episode, I bust some skating myths, help you remember why you skate, and advocate for MORE fun!!
Listen in for a full-on episode of intentional moments where you can find yourself & honour your own Inner Power.
Decide what you want your results to be; then put in the quality reps.
Your success isn’t going to happen by accident. The way you show up and build your mental strength through your habits is absolutely key.
This Episode is the 1st in a 5 part series to help you build your intentional mental pillars for personal skating success.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or on your way to a national championship, when you turn ‘pro’ with your mindset, you get better results and have way more fun with you process.
Being a parent isn't easy - then add skating to the mix!
In this Episode, I share some specific pointers (learned over years of working with both skaters & their parents) that can help you lead your athlete.
Mindful parenting is something that can drastically improve both the experience of your skater as well as yourself!
Dive into these 4 parent pointers to access more understanding & calm in your role as the parent of an athlete.
Sometimes, despite our best intentions & plans, things just don't work out.
It's not for lack of trying or even showing up. It's not because we're doing it 'wrong'...
It's because we're human. Things changes, plans shift, and we are often faced with our own errors.
In this raw episode, I share both my feelings about when things don't work out as well as my 1 tool of self compassion to soothe the process.
If you’re not willing to train your mindset, you’re willing to lose.
It’s a harsh statement, but it’s true. If there’s 1 thing I can tell you after the countless hours I’ve spent training athletes, and being one myself, it’s this: mindset is everything.
Yes, your skillset counts; but it’s your mindset that will truly make you a champion.
In this episode, we look at the 5 Pillars of Excellence from a mental state point of view. Strength, Stability, Stretch, Stamina, & Stillness make up the Skating Success™ 5 Pillar Framework.
Incorporating this framework into your plans will change your game on all the levels: guaranteed!
Ahhh!
This is one of those conversations that can either enlighten you or, frankly, make you mad. Listen with an open mind - if you're ready.
Expectations can really mess us up...
They are dream stealers; truly, they are. When we expect things to be a certain way, based on the past, we often overlook what's right in front of us.
So, if we must - let's expect the best!
What are you willing to invest... in order to get what you want?
In today's episode, I talk about the value of investing in your own skating success. Yes, it's about money - and it's also about way more!
Time, value, intention, effort, consistency...
What do you actually want to reap as your reward? What kind of ROI (Return On Investment) do you want to see from your involvement in this sport? (Whether you're a Coach, Skater, or Parent!)
It's worth asking yourself and it's worth evaluating for yourself.
Listen in for some real talk about how to win on your own terms and take your skating success into your own hands.
Where do we start?
Steffany Hanlen is the embodiment of legacy through skating. A skater herself, turned coach, then NHL skating coach & now Olympic Performance Coach. Steffany has created her own brand of success and creative business in the world of ice sports.
In addition to all her experiences and insights, she's also the co-owner of Skating Success™ as well as my dear friend. I know you'll find this episode truly inspiring and maybe even entertaining along the way.
If you're interested in MORE Steffany, she has her own Podcast Series on The Everyday Millionaire Podcast called: Mindset Matters.
Listen HERE for those episodes & insights.
So grateful for Steffany's continued trailblazing and support! Enjoy the show.
How you learn really matters!
Take inventory of your learning style: are you auditory? visual? or kinaesthetic?
When you harness your learning & get serious about your retention, you create exponential learning results. This is key to your skating success!
This episode really is a game-changer!
Get ready to take notes & create an action plan from the tips inside.
Let me know what resonates most with you as well. DM @skatingsuccess on instagram
Do you have a huge dream? A massive vision?
Something you want to create but aren't sure how?
This inspiring interview episode is for you!
While driving, Carolyn Taylor (comedian, sketch writers, & performance artist) heard the song: I Have Nothing, by Whitney Houston.
As it blasted on her car radio, all she could envision was an Olympic level Pairs Figure Skating routine!
She was so enthralled, she wove the idea into her stage performances and then had to go bigger....
She just had to create it! Can you relate?
Listen in for some behind the scenes thoughts on her journey from comedy + TV to working some of the TOP figure skating legends in our sport to create her 6 Episode Show on CRAVE.
Such a FUN interview - enjoy!
Check out Carolyn's Instagram & the Show!
@carolyntaylorofficial - https://www.instagram.com/carolyntaylorofficial/
crave tv - I Have Nothing - https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/i-have-nothing
How are you? What’s really going on for you these days?
As I contemplate my relationship to owning what's really 'up' for me, I realized that I've lately had a huge breakthrough in this department.
When my plans for this week's Podcast Episode went awry, I decided it was time to share.
No: things aren't 'good' all the time. Yes: there are struggles along the way.
Admitting that is not small feat... but it's a necessary development in my evolution; and more than likely, in yours!
Redefine what it means to be a coach on your own terms!
How do you want to show up?
What’s important to you?
Which impact do you want to make?
Coach - you’re NOT alone. You are supported and cherished more than you know.
Consider this out sit down meeting to help you re-align with why you do what you do & set yourself up for success on YOUR terms.
It might seem crazy, but great skating really is an equation. Using the space with the blades as tools to create beauty and performance boils down to one’s ability to harness edges on circles with prestige. Curiously, skating and math are so interrelated that they’re inseparable. Don’t believe me? Listen in for some concrete examples of ‘skating as math’ and how to start using it to your advantage.
Before your start goal setting this next season, sit with me.
Let’s talk about the 3 questions you can ask yourself as a Coach, Skater, or Parent to get yourself set up to ‘Create Your Future’.
This will really help you get to the core of more. With 3 simple questions, you’ll access your focus point. The things that truly matter to you will be revealed.
It’s time to give yourself a moment and check in before you jump into the season of ‘next’.
Join me!
Take the opportunity that’s in front of you right now and run it through these filters:
- How can I be open to what is?
- Remember that the links will be made in retrospect
- Am I being open or closed?
- Trust the bigger picture connections
If you’ve ever struggled to say ‘yes’ to the opportunity in front of you or just want a refresher on how it could look, this episode is for you!
Do you experience ‘skating overwhelm’?
Like there are so many things to focus on that you’re not sure what to prioritize?
This episode is definitely for you!
Here are 5 specific skating secrets that I’ve learned about over my decades involved in the sport.
Think of them as keys to unlock your next level of awareness on the ice and the most intentional way to create exponential results!
It takes courage to be a figure skater!
What our sport has to offer in terms of personal development is actually astounding.
Build your courage through performance...
Increase your courage with your colleagues...
Most importantly, learn to trust yourself and build your courage within.
This episode is dedicate to this incredible word and the ways in which we can both apply it and gain more of it!
It's one of the most common practices that rarely gets discussed: how do you go about hiring a coach?
In this episode, I pull together my experience from all sides of this topic to give you some guideposts for that exact process.
There are many parts to this conversation, so let's just keep it simple and get to what matters.
5 really cool questions to ask if you want to improve the conversations going on in your life.
We start with you and the power of your own thoughts; then, ask specific questions to help you improve your communication with others.
I wish I had asked these questions of myself when I was skating, training, & competing. I think they would have made a world of difference. Now, they are my gift to you!
Are you 'extra'? (I mean... in a Good Way!)
Here are 10 ways you can intentionally show up to any skating situation and bring a little extra.
Your attitude at the rink really counts; and with a few little ideas, you can make a big difference.
As you listen, think about which one of these can help you reframe your 'extra' skating success!
Are you ready to get your goals?
Hint: you'll need to grow in order to become the person you need to be for your 'what's next'.
Take a listen an get yourself ready for your next adventure with this specific episode.
Own your process and get the growth you're craving!
Do you believe in your ability to do the things that stretch you?
Then this episode is for you.
Jump in and feel the process.
Open up, face the fear, fall to win, & own the luck.
(You’ll get it when you listen!)
This episode is a rant... I believe that artistic development and expression is important at every level of Figure Skating! (yes, I do)
It's a quintessential feature of our sport and needs to be implemented throughout the skating journey.
With so many skaters and experiences that I have seen enhanced by this, I wanted to share some thoughts about why I think it matters and a few tips on how to make it happen.
It's possible - so much more that you think of yourself.
When we're tested (although we don't usually want to be) is when our abilities are honed and we truly find out what we're made of!
This Episode is dedicated to helping you stretch yourself and grow on purpose.
In life, there are moments that pivot us and change everything.
These can be small shifts, concise decision, or even changes in our personal identity.
This Episode highlights 3 specific shifts I've had that were 'Life Changing' for me along my journey.
As you listen, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:
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What what a life changing decision I made that changed the trajectory and set up my current life?
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When did I decide on my current identity and how?
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How do I choose to handle adversity and is there anything I want to shift about my current approach?
If you really take this in, you'll get a lot out of this exercise.
In this special interview with Devin Garcia, we talk 'Stretch for Success'!
Devin teaches yoga with a specific niche in matching flexibility with strength. She uses her passion to help clients achieve their best stretch without sacrificing their overall health and the ability to sustain it.
This was a cool conversation where we floated between philosophy, tactics, and even best client service practices.
If you're looking to be inspired (and stay there) check out Devin and her brand: Stretch Love Yoga.
Whether you're looking to be more flexible or just stretch yourself towards more success, this episode is definitely for you!
Website: stretchloveyoga.com
Instagram: @stretchloveyogi
Skating keeps changing - or does it?
Yes, the judging system evolves and the point values change - but great skating really is timeless!
Edges, Great Elements, Presence of Performance and Kindness are 4 completely timeless moves you can make in your skating. It really matters that you do - because it will feel better. Your input will create your output and your results. When you commit to being timeless with your skating, you may even - one day - be legendary!
How do you balance the athlete life with your student responsibilities?
This episode is dedicated to those who want to elevate and the create space to do both.
(Along with having your sanity)
I share tips, tricks, and insights on how to ‘leverage your luck’ and create an awesome plan to study like a skater. You’ve already learned so much from your sport - let’s use it to manage your scholastic success and level up your game.
Grab your favourite pens or place for notes on your phone; get ready for your personalized takeaways.
You’re gonna love this!
What does it take to build your own skating success?
Join special guest, Marie-Pierre: the Owner & Founder of her skating fashion company Brilliance & Melrose. With a dream and a lot of hard work, she's created a whole career for herself through her love and passion for skating that went beyond the rink and is now global!
Get inspired by her story, what she sees as the most important parts of skating, and what she's learned on the journey there... so far.
If you've ever had a dream so big it kept you up at night, this is the Episode for you!
Check out Brilliance & Melrose:
Website: https://brilliance-melrose.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brilliance_melrose/
Really? You’re going to rant about ‘skating status’? Yep.
It’s time to have a quick chat about using status against ourselves. The stories that get in our way and the petty games of status don’t benefit us.
What is the point?
Judging others based on outer achievements and treating them differently because of them…
In this episode - I’m calling it out.
And I know that I am not the only one who is ready for this change in our amazing sport.
It’s time to level up! Let’s do this together.
Figure Skating is all about 1 piece of equipment: your Skates!
Everyone knows that when your equipment doesn't feel good or fit your performance goals, endless frustration ensues.
In this Episode, special guest Mackenzie Smith from ProSkate Edmonton joins the conversation to help us revisit the importance of having the best fit. It's a reminder for anyone who wants to go to the next level of performance along with those just starting in the sport.
Interested in getting custom skates remote fitted? Start HERE
What's next in skating? Where do we want to see the sport evolve to?
Part of moving forward is reconciling the past. There are moments when we need to own where we are in order to create what's next.
In this Episode, I share some more personal points about where I came from, what I am doing now, and most importantly, where I am focused moving forward.
Skating Success™ Inc. is ready for the next generation of partnerships, influences, and impact in the global skating community. I couldn't be more grateful for the lessons and inspired by what's to come.
Along with the outfits, the performances, and the pleasure of skating - there is the possibility to heal oneself.
When Judy Lipson found her way back to the ice, she also found that her grief could be healed one edge at a time.
In this interview, I get to know about Judy and her passion for the ice. Classic skating with purpose is her intention and it was rather refreshing to hear her attitude and approach to learning new things on the ice at any age!
Listen in to hear about Judy's legacy created in the names of her late sisters through her fundraiser ice show and her recent book.
'Celebration of Sisters: It's Never Too Late To Grieve' is available on Amazon
Judy's Website
This Episode is your built in coaching teammate! Ever wish you had your own coaching mentor? Or someone in your corner to give you that well-deserved pat on the back?Me too….That’s why this Episode is for you, Coach! 3 awesome mantras are headed your way: game-changing sentences to add to your brain as you enhance your own coaching confidence. Let’s do this.
10,000 hours, repetition, downloads.... it all takes work, focus and a commitment to be outstanding at something.
In this BONUS Episode, we are on the verge of 10,000 downloads of this Podcast which has sparked the inspiration in me to talk about - 'The Magic of 10,000'!
What does it take to really commit to something on that level? To want to master it?
As a figure skater, you know that getting incredibly good at a skill requires that you go all-in. That you learn exactly how to do that move or trick. And that you practice way more than the average person knows...
Listen in on this BONS Episode for all my thoughts on the incredible journey of committing to your 10,000 style outcome. (& if we hit that number of downloads with this, then YOU have helped make my dreams come true!)
It’s so important to dream!
But what happens when people put our dreams down. Or even tell us that what we’re pursing doesn’t matter unless we ‘make it’.
Many well-meaning moments can be destructive when it comes to our dreams.
In this Episode, I tackle the concept: Allow the Dream. Inspired by a conversation with my friend, Char, this is a MUST listen if you’re a parent OR skater!
Remember, it’s more than a dream…
Build your dreaming muscles and your manifesting power. No matter how big your dreams are!
Heart of the matter...
This Episode started as 'The Hard Stuff' but when I went to name my notes, 'The Heart Stuff' came out. That's just it. Hard stuff that we struggle with and have to overcome, informs our heart stuff.
Skating is a sport where we can harness adversity and truly get to know ourselves through the hard things.
Loss, events that are out of our control, and the processing of paradox can all give us the tools to create our own heart-strength... if we choose it.
This Sport is getting so complicated!!
Sometimes the overwhelm can set in and we don't even know where to focus our energy.
'Keep it Simple, Skater' is the episode dedicated to you: the skater, coach, or parent who just needs a break from all the complexities. A set of reminders to lean into what's working, let go of what's not - and to trust your own process.
In this journey of skating success, it's really more about who you become than what you accomplish.
You've got this!
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This is a judged sport. It’s easy to judge both others and ourselves.
The trap is comparison… and it frequently stops us from skating our best.
What if we could choose Inspiration over Comparison? Be inspired by those who are already achieving what we want? Have the best in the world help us see what’s possible instead of ‘where we’re not’?
WE can. In this Episode, I get very personal and specific about how choosing inspiration is both healthier and necessary at this point in our sport.
Listen, share, and give yourself time to decide what your version of skating success really looks like.
Inspiration beats comparison, when we choose to let it.
Wish you were on a Lucky Streak?
Today is a celebration of just that. It marks the 3 year anniversary of this Podcast!
But I didn’t get here by ‘being lucky’ - I am here because I decided to create my own luck.
In this Episode, we explore the ways in which dedication and discipline give you the luck you’re searching for.
When you ‘Labor Under Correct Knowledge’ - as I heard about in a book once - you can create your own lucky streak no matter what the circumstances. Use your talents and the things that come your way in stride.
Create your own luck!
And remember, I’m rooting for you!
No matter where you are in the world or along your skating journey…
What makes a performance unforgettable?
There are so many programs and routines and skaters… How will you stand out? What will really make the difference?
When you intentionally ‘Package your Performance’, you’ll lean into you individually in a whole new way. Create a music video on ice and build your reputation as a skater on purpose.
This is a fashion sport, an artistic art form, and an opportunity to inspire!
Listen in for 5 specific components you can use to empower your performance package.
Are you an Adult Figure Skater?
This Episode is for YOU! It’s time to embrace the absolute awesomeness of what you’re doing and how you can make it even better.
I share some personal insights on learning a new sport as an adult (cue the embarrassing tennis lesson story!) as well as my thoughts on how to enjoy the process and honour your skating journey.
Listen in for my BEST skating tips and why you are actually a LEADER in this sport!
What can skating teach us about fear vs. love?
It happens to be the perfect space to grow our 'fear capacity' and our ability to face the things that scare us. Along the way, we cultivate more love... if we allow it.
Listen in to this special episode - straight from the heart. It's all about what's possible when we: Face Everything And Renew.
Fear vs. Love ~ let love be the answer.
'Love yourself, Trust yourself, You've Got this!' - Jadene
Ever have an idea that you can't wait to share with the world?
An idea that keeps you inspired, dreaming, and creating - even when nobody else can see it yet....
The Master Class Experience is that idea. Born out of the Master Class Series (over 10 years in the making) and how taking it to the next level.
You can learn to trust yourself in performance and access your inner artist. I know it.
Listen in to learn more about the behind the scenes concepts of what goes into this skating revolution & get the 'buzz' on your own creative output.
Want to book a Master Class Experience in your area? email: skatingmasterclass@gmail.com - Available Worldwide
I’m going to challenge you here. What if you could enhance your ability to love yourself?
What if figure skating is the ultimate opportunity to find out how much you are willing to learn about love?
This special bonus episode is for all those out there in this sport struggling with self worth - I hear you.
You are not alone. You are not crazy - I promise. You are already worthy.
Listen in: this one’s for you!
*Inspired by a request from Coach, Haley Barber - Golden, BC - Canada
It’s all about YOU!
Own it. Be it. Express it!
This episode is your ‘pep talk’ on figure skating expression and how to wrap your mindset around being your best. Listen to this on repeat if you struggle with being yourself and expressing on the ice.
I promise you, your personal style is in there - you can uncover it and allow yourself to shine (on your own terms).
Great skating technique is the aim of every coach & the task of every skater.
Here are some important reminders of why technique really is about creating your own gold standard on the ice:
- Foundation - Amazing technique gives you a strong foundation for everything you wan to achieve
- Consistency - Reliability is the root of your results
- Health - Muscle mastery keeps you healthier as an athlete
- Fun - The better your technical foundation, the more cool tricks you can learn
- Aesthetics - Skating is meant to be beautiful
- Strength - Be the best you can be
Listen in for more detail (& a short rant) about each of these points!
The subtle art of having a great attitude literally makes or breaks many situations on the ice. There are so many circumstances that we just can’t control… but our attitude about those circumstances is optional.
I’m not talking abbot ignoring problems, or being blind to things that need improvement.
However, the attitude we bring to challenges really does impact our personal outcomes and how we come across in the skating world.
How well do you really 'know' skating?
It's time to look at your body of knowledge and ask yourself where you can improve and enlighten yourself with the knowledge of the sport you love.
Join me on this episode where I break down 3 areas of skating knowledge that can transform how you think about it. You'll know exactly what to focus on next in your quest for Skating Success!
Let's get back to the FUN-damentals of skating.
In this Episode, I share 3 specific approaches that I use to have the best experience I can on the ice; every single time.
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Rink Respect • The energy vs. entitlement of how you show up
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Flow with it • Working with the flow of the ice
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Fold in the Fall • Learn to relax when things don't go as planned
Listen in for more detail on each of these game changing concepts and truly 'be an athlete' when you train.
To complete the year 2022, I am sharing 22 specific lessons I have learned from the art + sport of figure skating.
After decades being involved - skater, competitor, performer, choreography, & coach - there are so many valuable lessons that I have gleaned from my participation in skating.
Grab a pen or your notes app to pick out your faves and record any aha moments you have along the way.
Let's dive in!
What’s the importance of dreaming?
It’s significant!
Dreams inform our motivations, choices, and how we show up in the world. When was the last time you connected with your skating dreams?
Listen in as we skate through 5 specific questions to get you in touch with your personal dreams and how to move them forward.
Skating is a performance sport!
Beyond the lessons we learn about discipline, perseverance, and athleticism - we also have the good fortune to learn about performance.
When you ‘Own Your Performance’ with the insights from this Episode, you’ll truly gain the value of what it means to perform with purpose, show up for your dreams, and win from within.
When you do something for hundreds of hours and work to make it better over years, it’s time to share it!
In this Episode, I talk about the learning I’ve had from coaching Master Classes for over a decade.
If you’re a young coach and looking to improve your coaching with intention - faster than you may think possible - tune in for this one for sure!
This really is a positive judging system!
What?? Are you kidding, Jadene?
Nope! It’s time to shift our mindset around a few things:
- What the judges are looking for
- Why it’s a positive, not negative system
- How to embrace feedback as an athlete
When you decide how to look at the judging system and use it to EMPOWER you, you ultimately win.
Program Components are the building blocks of your Artistic Impact!
In this Episode, we go over the 3 PCs and discover how to approach them to truly ‘Own Your Performance’!
Take each Component: Composition, Presentation, & Skating Skills to the next level when you understand how they work together to create a full piece of artistry on ice.
No matter what level you skate at (or who you choreograph as a coach) this Episode will guide you to see the artistic side of skating as something you can learn, develop, and master.
This is one of the MOST asked questions in skating!
How do I deal with my Competition Nerves??
In this Episode, we cover 5 specific ways to work with your nerves and get curious about them instead of fighting them.
Listen in to hear more about these tactics:
- Your mental game is a daily practice
- Building your personal 'bubble'
- Expect the unexpected at competition
- Prepare, Focus, Perform, Let Go [your NEW mantra!]
- Emotionally regulate to gain perspective
Share this Episode with anyone you know who needs these tips & please let us know over on Instagram @skatingsuccess which of these takeaways most impacted you!
We all have them...
Ever show up to do the thing you promised yourself you would do - only to run into your own excuses in the moment?
Our brains like to tell us that what we decided to do yesterday doesn't really matter today.
That's why this Episode really DOES matter!
Listen in & realize this:
1 - You are not alone - we all face our own excuses!
2 - You don't have to let your excuses win...
3 - You can show up for yourself even if those excuses try to persuade you not to.
You clicked on this one for a reason!
It's time to revisit the magic in your ability to get up when you fall.
When you choose to stand up - both physically and mentally - from any fall, you build your resilience muscles. You build your ability to face anything. You actually gain the true benefits from figure skating that will last you a lifetime!
Not sure? Listen in for this concise Episode, and you'll be reminded of exactly why skating matters.
Skating really does matter!
Not convinced? Check out this Episode for the reasons that:
• Skating builds so much resilience and character
• Skating gives us access to our inner strength
• Skating celebrates our individuality and expression
If you ever have doubts about the value of being involved in the sport of figure skating, you soon won't!
Did you know that there are 5 specific parts to tackle your next outcome?
In this Episode, we cover the 'C' words which are the process of how you can create what's next in your skating.
Get your notepad ready and grab each of these ideas to simplify your approach with 'Your Success Formula'.
Remember to let us know how you do by connecting over on Instagram @skatingsuccess
You've GOT this!
Let's get real... Coaching is hard!
There are so many things that Coaches do behind the scenes to get prepped for the ice on a weekly basis.
Celebrate being a Figure Skating Coach by listening to this Episode and grabbing 3 Ideas to make your coaching more FUN!
It's time to do something for yourself, and in turn, have more to give ⛸
Learning to channel your skating passion into new avenues is something that is absolutely inspiring.
Today, in an uplifting and real life conversation with Jacqui Drouin, we talk about the birth of her new company iSK8box. She shares her journey to this point, what her mission is, and the amazing attitude she brings to this pursuit.
Whether you're a coach, skater, or a budding entrepreneur yourself, you'll get nuggets of wisdom from this interview that will lift you up & help you on your personal journey.
Part of our: You are a Skating Success Series, this Episode is a MUST listen!
Contact Jacqui and see what iSK8box is all about over on Instagram @i_sk8_box
Such a treat to speak with Arnaud Muccini who has created his company and brand: Perform Live. His cutting edge approach to video analysis along with his coaching values shine through in what he produces and the coaching teams he supports.
This conversation was interesting and inspiring! Whether you're a skater or coach, you'll grab some awesome insights from this chat.
One of my favourite quotes from Arnaud is:
'Everything is possible - it's just: Why, What, & How!'
As part of our Series: You are a Skating Success - Arnaud shares so much gold in this conversation.
Enjoy the Episode!
Check out Perform Live to learn more about today's guest who had been a trusted consultant & team member with the 2022 Olympic Gold Medalists in Pairs, Wenjing Sui / Cong Han, the 2015 World Champion in Ladies, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, as well as Carolina Kostner & so many more.
Perform Live
web. perform-live.com
IG. @perform_live
You have no idea how much success your are building and creating in yourself by being involved in this sport.
Listen in for 10 reasons why you, yes YOU - are a Skating Success!
This is one of those episodes you'll want to come back to any time you need a 'pick me up' or a reason to remember why you're on the right track.
Do you struggle with 'I don't know' syndrome?
It's a fairly common habit and an easy one to miss... but the habit of responding all too frequently with 'IDK' leads to, well - nowhere. The conversation stops, the flow dries up, and the next step lacks momentum.
This Episode is a bit of a rant - one with purpose. Listen in and see if you too can switch into a more curious mode the next time you default with 'I don't know'.
Work your Plan!
But here’s a hint: your plan is not a punishment. All too often, we use our plans against ourselves. We ‘should’ ourselves into patterns of guilt over not being ‘good enough’ along the way.
Move beyond this tendency and adopt the Skating Success™ mantra.
‘Where there’s a WHY, there’s a WIN!’
Summer's here & it's time to train!
Before you dive deep into your new schedule, all the sessions, and burn out by Thursday... take a look at why you're training and what you really want to get out of it.
Being intentional - right NOW - can make all the difference in the skating foundation you create. When you take a moment to pause and decide what your true priorities are, you'll experience your own true results and skating success!
Figure Skating has celebration built right into it. We have ceremonies, awards, and medals. There are endless ways that we celebrate the best in the biz.
But what if you don't feel that you have much to celebrate this season?
Listen in and reclaim all there is to celebrate in you!
It's true: this is the ever-changing sport of figure skating!
So how do you deal with the new updates that keep happening? The changes that inevitably come every season?
This episode is dedicated to limiting your overwhelm & giving you specific strategies to grab what you need to know and leave the rest.
Ever take yourself or your skating too seriously?
This awesome sport tends to attracts high achievers who put pressure on themselves and want to grow.
Just be sure that as you do, you remember that it's supposed to be FUN!
Do you have beliefs about yourself that are holding you back on the ice?
It's time to examine how what you believe (or be-lie) about yourself affects your performance.
Artistically, Mentally, & Physically - what we choose to believe about ourselves really matters. Listen in for more on how to re-evaluate your beliefs & Free Yourself to create your own version of Skating Success!
Are you lacking motivation to go for your skating dreams? It's fairly common to have doubts along the way towards your personal version of skating success. On this episode, we tackle how to take your inspiration and turn it into action so you can GO: Glide On!
Ever catch yourself saying things like:
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'I'm just a Mom'
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'I just skate at this _______________ level'
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'Just a skating coach...'
It's a short word, but using the word 'just' in this way has a big impact: and it's not a good one!
When we minimize who we are and what we bring to the people and activities of our lives, we miss out. It might seem like a small distinction, however, in my experience it can affect results in a major way.
This Episode is a rant on the fact that no matter how you are involved in skating or whatever stage you're at, you MATTER!
True High Performers know that the quality of their rest is an essential component to their skating success.
Rarely discussed, however, it's an easy thing to overlook.
Shift your perspective in this episode where we dive into the benefits of rest over the drawbacks of burnout.
Ever get in an artistic rut? You're not alone!
Getting stuck in the rules and those 'I-have-to-s' can cramp anyone's creative style.
Lean into your own process and break a few rules... When you find your own approach, you develop your Artistry on Purpose.
Heading for a new season?
Maybe you're just making a change... Before you do - it's time to make space for new questions. As you do, you can honour what was, be present to what is, and then consciously start what's next.
Listen in for the 5 New Questions to ask yourself as you create your Fresh Start!
There's a BIG difference between just surviving & choosing to thrive!
Likely, if you enjoy listening to this Podcast, you're attracted to the idea of thriving on the ice. I mean, it's called 'Skating Success' for a reason.
In this episode, we talk through the 'Mountain Mindset' of going for your next season or goal by taking 3 important steps before you jump into your climb.
Do you ever get 'stuck' when it comes to your artistic creativity?
Whether you're a coach, skater, or choreographer, there are moments where we can all feel like the creative vibes aren't flowing...
Listen in for 7 NEW perspectives on how to easily access your inner creative flow and get out of that rut!
Remember to share your insights and takeaways with us socials @skatingsuccess
The Olympic Games are inspiring to athletes, coaches, & the public world-wide!
Of course, there are many parts of the Games that will automatically inspire you in your pursuit of skating success. Here are 5 additional ways to leverage that inspiration and pull it into your own development in a very intentional way.
Enjoy the episode - get inspired - & let us know what you think!
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Dryland training is always a hot topic in the world of Figure Skating - but for many, it's a mystery.
After several years of watching the sport evolve, training skaters both on and off the ice, along with piloting different training methods - the bottom line is that the concept had to be simplified.
Our sport has become so detailed and demanding that skaters, trainers, and coaches can become totally overwhelmed by off-ice training.
The Skating Success™ 5 Pillars Program is a philosophy of training that gives you a context for learning and for measuring your own development.
Listen in to hear more about this revolutionary approach and create meaning out of every session you add to your training & skating journey.
Ever wish there was a simple way to step it up? A way to improve your 'skating game'?
In order to become the magnificent figure skater that you want to be, there are pieces of your performance that can be enhanced by your approach.
If you're inspired by this idea, then the list provided in this Episode of 22 Keys is for you!
Just because you fall, doesn't mean you fail.
In a sport where falling is really the gateway to learning, it's very important to contextualize the meaning of what a fall is. In this Episode, we cover 3 points on how to redo your relationship with falling.
Encouragement, falling vs. failing, and falling forward. Listen in and remember to let us know what you think of these 3 concepts.
Connect anytime on FB or IG @skatingsuccess
Are you sick of fighting with your own body?
This sport, where aesthetics, style, & presence are so represented by how we 'look' can lead us to create enemies out of our own bodies. It's something that this Episode of the Podcast is aiming at both debunking, and offering a totally radical alternative to.
Befriend your Body is all about seeing your body for the gift that it is. This shift is an essential piece to unleashing more energy, more joy, and definitely more fun on your Skating Success Journey.
Once you've listened in, be sure to give your feedback over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess.
*For Coaches looking for more support and technical expertise, head on over to skatingsuccess.com for access to information about our revolutionary Online Coaching Courses. You can choose the exact subject you want to learn about & purchase at your own pace. Each course was design with YOU, as the Coach, in mind. Videos, written descriptions, and step by step technical detail is included in each of these 6 Courses. See you inside!
Have you learned to take a compliment yet?
It's actually a life skill! Say what?? Yep.
Receiving a compliment is about energy, presence, and your gratitude bucket!
It's also a great practice that affects your life in many awesome ways. If you aren't sure that this could be true or if you're just curious how this idea of 'taking a compliment' could help you be a better skater, coach, or skating parent - listen in.
ps - this Episode is definitely a good one for all your non-skating friends as well. So feel free to SHARE :)
Remember to let us know what you think after you listen to the Podcast over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess / or email us directly skatingmasterclass@gmail.com ⛸
Making progress is a mindset!
What you focus on during each practice adds up (seriously!)
Use this 1 idea to turn up the volume on your output while simplifying your process. The 10% Trick is all about getting the little bit extra out of each move. That 10% extra stretch on your landing position. A slightly stronger position in your spin. Or even a 10% better performance on the 2nd half of your program.
Create an intention to implement the 10% Trick in your skating and/or coaching ~ we promise it will be worth it!
Remember to let us know what you think after you listen to the Podcast over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess / or email us directly skatingmasterclass@gmail.com ⛸
Have you ever had a thought like:
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I don't belong on this ice surface...
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What if I get in someone's way?
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Everyone out here is a better skater than I am...
If so, THIS is the Episode for you!
This simple chat about the 5 parts of why you DO belong can change your skating, give you back wasted energy, and renew your sense of belonging on the ice at any stage of your development.
Remember to let us know what you think after you listen to the Podcast over on Instagram or Facebook @skatingsuccess / or email us directly skatingmasterclass@gmail.com ⛸
Are you feeling stuck or struggling with the changes of growing up?
Over the years, we've worked with so many athletes who get totally frustrated by the times when their bodies change and they start to develop into young adults. This time can be confusing and even a little scary.
Sound familiar?
If so, just know that this Episode is dedicated to you! You are not alone...
Listen in on this story for Jadene's analogy that just might have you seeing this time of change for the miracle it really is. Or at the least, you'll know that nothing has gone 'wrong'... it's just the cocoon phase of growth before the flight.
Let us know what you think on IG or FB @skatingsuccess
Hello, Listener - have you ever been totally afraid of 'messing up' when on the ice?
It isn't exactly a fair question because it's likely guaranteed that you've felt that way.
In today's episode, Jadene looks that question in the eye and gives you 3 ideas to work with when it comes to the fear of 'messing up' while learning a routine. This episode just might hit home with you if you're a skater, help you work with your skaters if you're a coach, and give you more context on our sport if you're a parent of a skater.
Feel free to connect with us on Social Media to let us know what your big takeaway from this episode is!
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Welcome to the 'F' word of Figure Skating...
We all know that this sport is fabulous yet challenging, gorgeous yet slippery, exciting yet full of failure...
In this Episode, we talk 'Failure' from the perspective of the athlete, the coach, and the support.
Listen in for specific questions to ask yourself when up against any form of failure in your sport or in your life. Take out a pen and paper - or computer document - to work through these ideas as you listen. There is SUCH value in addressing the role that our perceived 'failures' play in our lives.
PS - Perfectionists: This one's for YOU!
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Zoomed out?
Online learning is here to stay. So how do you maximize your learning as a skater or your online leadership as a coach? What about the parents of the athlete?
Tune into this episode for 3 specific tips for each person: the learner, the teacher, & the supporter. These lessons have been learned after hundreds of hours of online sessions that we've lead.
Take the stress out of your online sessions, & get back to the FUN of building your Skating Success!
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Figure Skating is such a detailed sport!
What could be more detailed than the nuance of the difference between a correct flip or lutz take-off?!
This week, Ben is in the hot seat as we open the vault and tackle the 2 vaulting jumps in skating. Listen in to hear about his thoughts on quality, taking your time as a coach, and the points available for those who act in 'due diligence' to the precise technical system of 'vaulting'.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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What's your definition of success?
Success is different for everyone and has its own meaning within each person's experience... it's personal and it can also change over time. In this Episode, we chat about many outlooks on success and some possible meanings of the word. Alongside that, we each give our input on what it means to us.
Find your own skating success as defined by you; and your inspiration will continue to soar!
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Choreography is key to the art form of skating. It's the backbone of the sport in that when an audience watches any performance, what they see is a prescribed and created routine. However, it's also one of the mysterious processes that is rarely discussed. It is personal and different for any artist.
In this episode of the podcast, Ben asks Jadene all about the art form of Choreography:
• How the inspiration strikes
• What her process is
• Why, when it all comes together, it's so special
Whether you're a skater, coach, parent of a skater or choreographer yourself, you'll find value in this open candid chat about the love of Figure Skating Choreography!
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Yep. It's that all-important quality that any great performer has, but is rarely talked about.
Tune in for this episode all about the elusive 'Performance Energy' and our insights on the subject after years in the business!
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Skating around is one thing... showing up with a plan and a purpose is entirely another. This is something that can be easily overlooked in our sport as the nature of it really is completely repetitive. However, complacency is the enemy of success. Listen in on the convo to hear about our learnings on this topic and how you can adapt them to your own skating journey!
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The SNAP jumping system is our streamlined approach to teaching the Loop, Salchow, & Toe-Loop Jumps. With so much to learn in this sport, it's important to create efficiencies wherever possible. Because there are only 6 jump types commonly used in figure skating, taking 50% of them and linking the technique of all 3 has been one of our most successful habits in coaching. This approach is a fun and dynamic way of thinking about jumping technique! SNAP into the conversation with us where we open up about the: Systematic Neuromuscular Accuracy Procedure! ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess
We recorded this Episode at the end of our first online launch!
For years, we have wanted to provide deeper learning resources for Coaches. This year? We finally did it!
But this learning curve has been STEEP! Listen in to hear our first hand thoughts on launching something new and stretching out of the comfort zone... on purpose ;)
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success!
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How do you take what you know and organize how to share it? Coaching is an art form. It’s about communication, intention, and delivery. Coaches who create strong systems for how they impart their knowledge, have better success. Take a listen to this episode for some golden nuggets on how we each approach our communication strategies & coaching systems. Let us know what your top takeaways are on social media! Facebook/Instagram: @skatingsuccess ••• The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development. Master Instructors & Co-Founders, Ben & Jadene Ferreira ••• Want more? skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success! On social @skatingsuccess
The Axel.
King of jumps...
In this episode, we talk through the first attempts, the 'axel impact' on our lives, and the way we love to keep teaching it!
Listen in for our insights and inspiration on the Axel. It's always an inspiration talking about this jump... and in this episode, we get into it.
Let us know what you think & share your takeaways with us on social media. Facebook/Instagram: @skatingsuccess
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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skatingsuccess.com for all things Skating Success!
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What does Figure Skating teach you?
What is the value of learning to perform? Of facing the pressure? And of learning to trust yourself at centre ice?
Dive into this episode to hear how we both have formative experiences from being performers and how these experiences still resonate today.
Whether you're a coach, skater, or parent involved in figure skating, you won't want to miss this episode!
Let us know what you think & share your takeaways with us on social media. Facebook/Instagram: @skatingsuccess
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Perfectionism... it's a big topic, and we only scratch the surface in this episode.
But we know it's something important to recognize and discuss; especially in the context of figure skating. Listen in to hear about our experiences, opinions, and how we manage the 'perfectionistic tendencies' we both have.
Truly, our intention for you in listening to this is:
1 - You're not alone
2 - Choosing the pursuit of excellence is key
3 - Be kind to yourself & try your best
Imperfectly yours -
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Communication: It's an art form.
We are all learning about how to communicate.
What works... What doesn't... When our sharing is most effective...
How the simplest change - even 1 word - can shift the meaning of a conversation or reaction.
As coaches, the emphasis we put on how we communicate is key. Understanding skating is 1 thing; being able to convey what we understand through teaching is an entirely different skill.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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In today's podcast, we explore how language shapes our experiences.
With the concept of time + language, how do we approach the future? The way we connect to and stretch into the future is a mindset.
In skating, there is a strong element of repetition. It's circular on so many levels. Yet the quality that is put into the perseverance really is the golden nugget. Listen in to hear more about how theses ideas relate and can help you with your skating success.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Amid the months of uncertainty that we have experienced in the Spring of 2020, we realized a few things.
Coaching is more than what we do on the ice. In fact, when coaching, in the traditional sense, was not an option - service became our priority. Building community... connecting with skaters & coaches... and creating self-care habits to help us show up as we intended to.
In this conversation, we talk about our approach to these unique times and what we've learned along the way. Here's a hint: gratitude, presence, and purpose - through consistency - have given us both perspective.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Finding your 'Why' is a journey. Why do you skate? Why do you coach? Why do you love this sport... or anything at all?
This conversation is all about how we connect to the purpose behind what we do. There is more to it than results. In the Skating Success intention, we see skaters and coaches living their best lives; empowered by being authentically themselves. At the end of it all, we love seeing skating done WELL & the participants allowing themselves to be fully expressed through this process of art meets sport.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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Fully embracing the training and commitment it takes to be a figure skating coach - or athlete - or anyone who considers themselves a professional. Training doesn't ever end... there is always more to learn and more to grow into! From self care to intentional business practices, in this episode, Jadene & Ben unload their ideas, experiences, and thoughts on what 'being a warrior' and being your best truly means in the world of Skating Success.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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In this episode, planning, preparation, and purpose in training. How we approach athlete management and the balance of both planning and being flexible within our plans. There are so many components that go into our decisions and how we coach athletes. Listen in to find out more about our process and how we develop skaters.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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In this episode, we share what we've learned from our involvement in sport that applies to handling the changes and challenges of life.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt this would be a topic to discuss that may help others who are also experiencing their personal responses to this sudden change.
We understand that there are many emotions and no easy answers, however, we wanted to bring any mental perspective we could at this time to help others and have an honest discussion about how we have dealt with challenges in the past.
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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In our first ever Skating Success the Podcast episode, we sit down to share our coaching philosophy and why we created our company. This is a great intro into our relationship - both to how we think about skating, and how we relate to the training of the sport from an intentional standpoint. Thank you for tuning into this podcast. We can't wait to share this world of sport and personal development with you!
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The Skating Success™ Master Class Series provides our proprietary method of training in a supportive group learning environment specifically designed for skaters and coaches who want to be their best. We strive to bring products and services to all our clients that make measurable results and create incredible experiences through the sport of figure skating and personal development.
Master Instructors & Co-Founders,
Ben & Jadene Ferreira
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