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Episode 148- Allyson Felix on Overcoming Fear and Achieving Greatness

Allyson Felix

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.

“On the other side of fear is freedom.”

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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)

 

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