Overcoming Challenges: Elizabeth Cann's Path to Optimal Health and Performance

In this episode, Toni interviews Elizabeth Cann, a former badminton star turned high-performance coach. Liz shares her journey from being a top athlete to transitioning into coaching and mentoring others in various aspects of life. She discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries, and the importance of mindset and personal development in achieving success. Liz also delves into her holistic approach to health and wellness, highlighting the benefits of hydrogen water and the necessity of maintaining physical well-being post-athletic career.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Liz transitioned from being a successful badminton athlete to a high-performance coach, focusing on optimizing life experiences for others. She has faced significant injuries during her athletic career, including two bulging discs in her lower back at the age of 19, but continued competing until she was 35. Liz developed a passion for mindset and personal development in her early 20s, which has influenced her coaching approach and holistic lifestyle choices. She credits her mother and certain coaches for nurturing her athletic career and mindset, emphasizing the importance of belief and support in achieving goals. Liz now incorporates a holistic approach to health and wellness, including practices like hydrogen water consumption, acupuncture, and low-impact exercise to maintain her physical well-being post-athletic career. BEST MOMENTS "It tends to be people who are very driven who see the importance of having a coach and a mentor, and working on their mindset, because a different kind of person wouldn't really get the point of it." "I try to always keep an open mind that whilst right now it might not look like they're going to accomplish a certain thing, I know that people looked at me and thought, nah, you're not going to achieve this or that. And I did." "If you're going to tell me I can't do something, just stand there and watch me do it. Because I will not be told that I'm not going to be able to do something." "Health is the foundation of everything. You cannot make time for good health, you're going to eventually make time for bad health." "Success isn't always about being the best. It can be about being the best, but it's also about being your best." HOST BIO Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment. With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses. Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.