Conquering Oceans & Self-Doubt: World-Record Atlantic Rower Bella Collins on mindset & leadership (Ep 004)

Embark on a gripping journey with Bella Collins, a novice rower turned record-breaking adventurer, on ‘The Resilience Project’ podcast. Host Wes Linden asks the questions as Bella dives deep into her incredible feat of rowing across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in a small boat alongside three strangers. Despite her initial lack of experience and lifelong battle with self-doubt, Bella shattered not just one, but three world records! In this episode, Wes uncovers the vital leadership principles Bella harnessed to forge a cohesive and effective team amidst the most extreme, life-threatening conditions. Discover the camaraderie and culture-building strategies that were crucial to their survival and success. Bella, now recognised globally following her inclusion in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30' list, also reveals how she developed a resilient mindset, which helped her overcome persistent self-doubt and navigate the uncertainties of her daring expeditions. Join us to learn from a true exemplar of determination. 00:00 Intro 01:16 School nerd & unsporty. How did you end up with three world records? 02:44 First record. 03:07 Times you let fear beat you. 05:11: Something that happened when younger that pushed you on this path? 06:14 Attitudes to risk. 08:04 First world record. 10:25 How big is the boat & how confined were you with the others? 11:31 How do you even sleep?! 12:25 Only two hours to rest. 13:43 Cabin fever.15:00 Examples? 16:32 The next world record. 16:49 What did you learn about being around people for that length of time in such a small space? 18:57 Anxiety & mental health. 20:24 World record with The Ocean Sheroes 21:25 Training for the winds and waves. 24:43 Inner strength & resilience to get through the storms at sea. 26:20 How incredible the Pacific challenge is. 27:42 Break 27:55 Family doubting her. 30:34 Finding your people. 31:57 Overcoming anyone close to you that you expected to support you who didn't? 33:22 Overcoming imposter syndrome. 35:08 Why you’re going to go on the oceans again. 36:38 Why am I doing this?! 38:29 Gaps between success and failure. 39:44 Fearing success? 40:55 Attitude changes. 42:01 What would you say you learned from that period that you didn't already know from being isolated on a boat 43:58 Comparing yourself & your achievements. 45:39 Comparison issues. 46:42 Staying in your lane. 47:33 Most common challenges that your experiences can help people overcome? 49:07 How to build culture for a high-performing team that actually wants to work together? 51:12 Succeeding on your own without a team to support you. 51:54 Moving forwards when feeling lost or trapped. 54:14 Prepare mentally for the next world record. 55:58 Is there one question that you thought I might have asked that I didn't, but you've got a great story or answer for? 56:35 Closing Follow me: beacons.ai/theresilienceproject Bella's website: bellacollinsadventure.com Bella on social: instagram.com/collins_bella linkedin.com/in/bella-collins Wes on social: instagram.com/weslinden linkedin.com/in/weslinden Never miss an episode: weslinden.com/podcast