EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 35 MIN
The Olympian’s Mindset: Creating a Winning Team with Gold Medal Winner & President of Swimathon Foundation, Duncan Goodhew MBE - Episode 41
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On the surface, it took just two lengths of an Olympic swimming pool to change Duncan Goodhew’s life.But as any elite athlete will tell you, success like Duncan’s isn’t about what you do on the day. What counts is the person that you - and those around you - shape yourself to become before you even compete.The parallels between sport and business are easy to draw, and through the Swimathon Foundation - for which he is the President - he’s combined the best of both worlds to make a monumental impact. Join us as Duncan shares the architecture that makes a victorious leader, why your hardest work should come on your worst day, and the mental models that’ll transform the team around you.You will learn:How Duncan used dyslexia, setbacks, and self-doubt as fuel to build a winning mindsetWhy the “permission” we receive from mentors, and leaders can be the difference that unlocks our full potentialPractical ways to “work hardest on your worst days” and turn emotional lows into your strongest performancesHow swimming in multiple “lanes” of life can strengthen your confidence, resilience, and leadershipWhat it really means to redefine success on your own terms🔑 Key ThemesThe Psychology of Winning and Being Given “Permission”Defining Success on Your Own TermsTranslating an Elite Athlete’s Mindset into Leadership and BusinessThe Power of Multiple “Lanes” in LifeGiving Back and Building Something Bigger Than Yourself🔗 Connect with usSwimathon Foundationhttps://www.swimathonfoundation.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/swimathon-foundation/Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/
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On the surface, it took just two lengths of an Olympic swimming pool to change Duncan Goodhew’s life. But as any elite athlete will tell you, success like Duncan’s isn’t about what you do on the day. What counts is the person that you - and those around you - shape yourself to become before you even compete. The parallels between sport and business are easy to draw, and through the Swimathon Foundation - for which he is the President - he’s combined the best of both worlds to make a mon...
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The Olympian’s Mindset: Creating a Winning Team with Gold Medal Winner & President of Swimathon Foundation, Duncan Goodhew MBE - Episode 41
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