Allyson Felix is a 5-time Olympian and recently retired as the most decorated American track & field star of all time with 30 medals. Recently named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People,” Allyson is stepping into her next chapter as a fierce advocate for women. She’s the founder of Saysh, a lifestyle brand focused on athletic-inspired footwear made for and by women, and is a powerful voice for maternity health. On this episode, we talk about managing pressure and expectations, bouncing back from setbacks, and overcoming fear to find her voice.
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Show Notes
- The keys to sustaining peak performance (2:48)
- The discipline and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level (4:14)
- What it’s like to train for 4 years for 21 seconds (5:06)
- The mental techniques she used to perform under pressure (6:05)
- Trust your preparation and enjoy the moment (9:23)
- Finding the motivation to achieve your goals even when it’s hard (10:31)
- The drive that separated her from the competition (11:35)
- How Allyson took on her sponsor Nike and became an advocate for maternity rights (12:48)
- Overcoming fear to use her platform as an athlete to drive change (15:14)
- How her childbirth experience opened her eyes to the issues of maternal health (16:14)
- Coming back to compete after the birth of her daughter (18:00)
- How her purpose has evolved over the years (18:51)
- How she views competition (20:46)
- Allyson’s vision for her footwear and lifestyle brand, Saysh (21:41)
- What she learned as an athlete that helps her now as a business leader (24:07)
- Confidence comes from preparation (25:29)
- Learn to embrace the journey and find the lesson in failure (26:08)
- What’s next for Allyson after her retirement from track & field (26:54)
Resources / People Mentioned
- Saysh
- TIME 100: Allyson Felix
- TED Talk: An Olympic champion’s mindset for overcoming fear
- Allyson Felix: My Own Nike Pregnancy Story
- Michelle Obama
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