Olympian Mindset

Some may argue that the Olympic athletic experience is the greatest of performance challenges. Dr. Wightman is joined by Fabienne Raphael and retired Olympian from the Canadian Olympic Handball Team. Fabienne shares her insights about the Olympian Mindset and how any elite athlete transitioning to a business career is challenged. Challenged because their intensity is not readily accpeted, or that they are not experienced enough to seamlessly enter into the corporate board room. So, Fabienne shares her insights on make that transition from a personal and professiional perspective. Dr. Wightman asks questions about required resilience, tenacity and the courage required to begin such a transition while continuing on a journey that is new and may not have the same level of success one's athletic career provided. As you listen to this episode consider what would you do if faced with such a transition? What resources and skills would you need to acquire in order to assure your future success.