EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 29 MIN
Cara Stawicki | Walk-On to World Champion | Episode 11
from Power Forward Mindset · host Jackie Reyneke
Cara Stawicki is a World Champion rower, High-Performance and Leadership Coach, and visionary dedicated to helping unlock the freedom to dream big and perform.She started later than most as a Lehigh University walk-on and battled self-doubt, injuries, and disappointments. Some might have given up, but Cara made a plan that led her to the podium. She now coaches that mentality through her practice Be Brave High Performance. Her calm, thoughtful approach helps athletes and leaders break through mental barriers and build resilience and confidence.Key Topics:Cara's journey from college walk-on to world championThe importance of team and mental resilienceOvercoming injuries and setbacks in sportsTransition from athlete to coach and mentorChapters00:00 Introduction to Cara Stawicki and her journey01:05 Cara's decision to try rowing and her early experiences01:31 The appeal of team sports and her love for rowing05:59 College experience and walking on at Lehigh07:57 Applying to college and choosing Lehigh09:32 Freshman year at Lehigh and team dynamics10:55 Recruiting process for Princeton and college transition12:17 Challenges of transitioning to college athletics13:57 Dreams of the Olympics and post-collegiate rowing14:51 Injuries and setbacks in her rowing career16:43 Reflections on her long athletic career and evolving values26:52 Transition to coaching and her focus on mental performance30:45 Advice to her younger self and closing thoughtsFollow Cara:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInBook a Discovery Call
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Cara Stawicki is a World Champion rower, High-Performance and Leadership Coach, and visionary dedicated to helping unlock the freedom to dream big and perform.She started later than most as a Lehigh University walk-on and battled self-doubt, injuries, and disappointments. Some might have given up, but Cara made a plan that led her to the podium. She now coaches that mentality through her practice Be Brave High Performance. Her calm, thoughtful approach helps athletes and leaders break through mental barriers and build resilience and confidence.Key Topics:Cara's journey from college walk-on to world championThe importance of team and mental resilienceOvercoming injuries and setbacks in sportsTransition from athlete to coach and mentorChapters00:00 Introduction to Cara Stawicki and her journey01:05 Cara's decision to try rowing and her early experiences01:31 The appeal of team sports and her love for rowing05:59 College experience and walking on at Lehigh07:57 Applying to college and choosing Lehigh09:32 Freshman year at Lehigh and team dynamics10:55 Recruiting process for Princeton and college transition12:17 Challenges of transitioning to college athletics13:57 Dreams of the Olympics and post-collegiate rowing14:51 Injuries and setbacks in her rowing career16:43 Reflections on her long athletic career and evolving values26:52 Transition to coaching and her focus on mental performance30:45 Advice to her younger self and closing thoughtsFollow Cara:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInBook a Discovery Call
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