Balancing Your Mindset and Skillset with LAUREN RITCHIE

Lauren Ritchie is an established Mental Skills educator, facilitator, and keynote speaker. From her MEd in Coaching Studies to a BA in Professional Communications, to multipleYoga certifications and an accredited Art & Science of Coaching Certification, Lauren hasa unique blend of education and resources that offer a holistic training approach.Her areas of interest and expertise include sport and performance mental training and theintersection of well-being and mindfulness. Her work in managing stress andenhancing performance has led to supporting youth in dance, hockey, musical theatre,gymnastics, and other industries.Prioritizing the profound power and importance of an Educator, Lauren has createdTeacher and Coach Training programs to support mental skills and optimize leadershipand learning.Episode Summary -As an artist, it becomes challenging to balance the mindset and skillset because of thecompetition, which leads to self-doubt.In this episode, Lauren talks about the need to know your purpose and be mindful aboutwhom you are listening to.“Engagement comes from the willingness to connect and share.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:49] Lauren shares her story of how she became a Mental Skills Educator.[06:05] Lauren talks about the mindset vs. skillset struggles dancers go through.[11:22] Lauren talks about her greatest accomplishments.[15:57] Lauren shares her strategies on how she navigates the business and artistic side.[17:14] Lauren talks about how she navigated her business with the changes during thepandemic.[23:18] Lauren talks about the challenges she has been going through because of thepandemic.[27:08] Lauren shares some of her strategies on how she engages with her audience.[30:05] What does working from a happy place mean to Lauren.[31:03] Lauren’s advice to young dancers starting their careers.How to Connect with Lauren Ritchie:Website -  https://withlauren.ca/Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/lauren_m_ritchie/About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Havingbuilt three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make betterdecisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillarsof Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams intoreality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consultingbusiness, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com