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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 29 MIN

The Elite Mindset: Lessons from an Olympic Rower

from Life After the Whistle with Amber Daines · host Amber Daines

In this conversation, Olympic rower Nick Lavery shares his unique journey from discovering rowing to competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of elite performance, the importance of teamwork and communication in rowing, and the personal reflections that led him to transition from sports to a career in marketing. Nick has learnt that the mindset is key and also that many of his skills like resilience were transferable. Amber and Nick also navigating the grapple with identity during the transition period from sport to the next phase. Connect with Amber Daines here https://amberdaines.com Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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