Olympian to Operator: Mike Anderson-Mitterling on Risk, Leadership & Redefining Excellence

What does it take to compete at the highest levels of sport, build companies from the ground up, and redefine success as life evolves?In this episode of The Pursuit of Excellence, Tinja Anderson sits down with Mike Anderson — world champion sailor, two-time Olympian, Managing Director at George Smith Partners, and Co-Founder of AHM Group — to explore how excellence transforms across seasons of life.From Olympic campaigns to structuring complex real estate capital stacks, Mike shares how his definition of success shifted from chasing accolades to building teams, leading with integrity, and showing up fully as a father and partner.Together, they unpack the mindset shifts required to navigate pressure, partnership, risk, and reinvention — both on the water and in the boardroom.You’ll learn:✔️ Why attitude is the only thing you truly control✔️ The difference between chasing outcomes and mastering process✔️ How elite sport translates directly into leadership and capital markets✔️ Why no real success is achieved alone✔️ The underrated performance skill that sustains long-term growth✔️ How patience and integrity create durable excellenceWhether you're an athlete, founder, executive, or parent navigating your own next chapter, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what excellence really means — and how to pursue it sustainably.Connect with Mike:LinkedIn: Mike Anderson-MitterlingConnect with Tinja:Instagram: @tinjaanderson, @pursuit_of_excellence_podTikTok: @tinjaanderson_podPodcast Website: The Pursuit of Excellence Podcast